Deadly Rejuvenation. Famous Singer Dies in Private Clinic 0 106

After the tragedy, the police detained the clinic owners — the doctor couple Ioanna Gaku and Elias Theodoropoulos. Initially, they were suspected of failing to provide assistance leading to death. After examining digital data, the charges were escalated: the doctors were accused of murder with possible intent. Both deny guilt and were kept in custody until the trial.

Timeline of Events

One of the main pieces of evidence was data from the plasmapheresis machine. According to investigation materials, Mazonakis was connected to the system at 14:14, and the first alarm signal appeared after 11 minutes. Despite this, the procedure was not stopped — blood pumping began. Seven minutes later, the doctor noticed that the patient had lost consciousness and, according to the investigation, took a photo of him and sent the picture to an acquaintance.

The machine was stopped at 15:22, but the patient remained connected for about another 23 minutes. At 15:45, the system signaled again. According to the investigation, an ambulance was only called at 16:21. The doctor's phone data raised separate interest: investigators found search queries in ChatGPT with instructions on how to perform resuscitation.

The defense has its own version. The doctor claims that Mazonakis's condition deteriorated sharply after 16:00, and the machine's signals were related to the catheter. The medic believes that the actions of the ambulance crew should raise questions.

Why There Were Complaints Against the Clinic

The investigation also concerns the legality of the institution's operations. Greece's Minister of Health Adonis Georgiadis stated that it was registered as a general practice office, not a medical center, and had no right to perform plasmapheresis.

During the search, two machines were discovered. The Athens Medical Association stated that it had not issued permission for their use. Additionally, Professor Anastasia Kotanidu stated that the singer had no medical indications for plasmapheresis. According to her, the method is intended for specific diseases and has no proven rejuvenation effect.

What the Autopsy Showed

The final cause of death has not yet been established. The autopsy did not reveal signs of a recent heart attack, and the condition of the coronary arteries was assessed as good. However, ischemic changes in the heart muscle and pulmonary edema were found. Experts are now awaiting the results of toxicological and histological studies.

The investigation is considering several versions, including complications after the procedure, possible air embolism, and errors in administering medications. None of these have yet been named as the established cause of death.

Mazonakis was one of the most famous figures in Greek pop music. He began his career in the 1990s, released numerous albums, and in recent years served on the jury of the Greek version of the show "The Voice."

The story has prompted a review of centers offering rejuvenation procedures — the Greek Ministry of Health decided to create a special commission to oversee such institutions.