With a long career in journalism, literature, and television, Dimitris Konstantaras was a personality who left a strong mark in the fields of information and entertainment.
The journalist and writer passed away at the age of 79, bringing sorrow to the world of media and the arts. His death marks the end of a creative journey defined by integrity, kindness, and dedication to his work.
With a simple post, his son, journalist Lambros Konstantaras, bid farewell to his father, sharing a deeply personal family memory. He published a photo showing his father together with his grandfather, the legendary actor Lambros Konstantaras, writing: “Now together again.”
It should be noted that Dimitris Konstantaras passed away on Sunday, August 24, at the age of 79, after facing health problems in recent years.
Lambros also shared on social media that he had spoken to his father for the last time the day before:
“I can’t believe, dad, that yesterday was the last time we spoke on the phone. The last birthday photo we took was on August 6. The last hat I brought you from my travels, the one from the Moulin Rouge. I will always remember you smiling and strong, even though you suffered terribly these past two years.”
He also shared family photos with his sister Pavlina, his mother Vicky Vourlaki, and his late father, noting that his parents would have celebrated 60 years of marriage in just a few months:
“In a few months, you and mom would have reached 60 years together. Now it’s just the three of us and Stefanos, but we smile because we all lived happily together for many years. Something has been torn out of us. I won’t say more, I’ll close with this photo with your ring. Just as you took it off your father at Asklipieio in 1985, I did the same now. Thank you for everything. We love you. Pavlina, Lambros, and mom.”
Who was Dimitris Konstantaras
Dimitris Konstantaras was a Greek journalist, author, politician, and TV and radio producer. He was born on October 9, 1946, in Athens, the son of actors Lambros Konstantaras and Ioulia Georgopoulou. He graduated from Wilson High School in Pennsylvania, then studied English and Greek Philology at the University of Athens, graduating in 1972.
He wrote articles, analyses, interviews, and books. He was married to Vicky Vourlaki and had two children: Pavlina (director, music radio producer, and entrepreneur) and Lambros (journalist, TV presenter, and radio producer).
Political career
- 2002: Elected Prefectural Councilor of Attica with Yiannis Tzanetakos’ faction.
- 2004: Elected MP with New Democracy in Athens A.
- 2007: Not re-elected.
- 2009: Candidate with LAOS, finishing second in Athens A.
- 2010: Elected Athens City Councilor with Nikitas Kaklamanis, later served as secretary of the council and member of the Quality of Life Committee.
- 2014: Re-elected city councilor with Aris Spiliotopoulos, later became independent, served on the OPAΝDA cultural organization board, later vice president of the “Local Government Insurance Advisory Services Company.”
- 2015: Returned to New Democracy under Antonis Samaras; candidate for MP in Athens A, not elected.
Statement from New Democracy (ND)
“The New Democracy family bids farewell with sadness to former Athens A MP, Dimitris Konstantaras. Born in 1946 in Athens, son of actors Lambros Konstantaras and Ioulia Georgopoulou, he studied English and Greek Philology at the University of Athens. From a young age, he engaged in journalism, where he built a distinguished career. He was also a television and radio producer, writer, screenwriter, and lyricist.
As a New Democracy MP from 2004 to 2007, and through his service in local government both as Attica Prefectural Councilor and as Athens City Councilor, Dimitris Konstantaras stood out for his fighting spirit and was loved by his fellow citizens. To his family, we extend our sincere condolences.”
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