Greek actress Penelope Plaka has announced the death of her father in a touching social media post, sharing family photographs and a personal message on Instagram.
Plaka used her post to link two calendar dates that hold deep personal meaning for her. She revealed that her father died on August 27, giving the summer date a new significance in her life.
The actress explained that August 15 was previously connected with her nameday celebrations. She noted that it took her many years to understand a long-standing family custom involving her grandmother, grandfather, and father. She wrote that the family was not blowing out birthday cake candles for her nameday on August 15, but rather for her father's birthday. Plaka added that they blew out the candles together one last time this year.
Reflecting on his passing, Plaka described her father as the most smiling person who decided to travel on her favorite summer day. She stated that August 27 had now taken on his face forever. Closing her tribute, she expressed her love for her father and wrote that she would hold onto that feeling until they met again.
Family traditions and career background
Plaka accompanied her written message with selected family photographs. The publication focused on honoring her father's memory and highlighting the cherished moments they had shared throughout his life.
In Greece, August 15 is one of the most prominent national and religious holidays of the year, marked by family gatherings and nameday celebrations across the country. Nameday traditions in Greek culture often take precedence over individual birthdays, with loved ones gathering to honor family members named after patron saints.
Plaka is a prominent Greek television and theatre actress who gained widespread recognition for her performances in popular comedy series. Over her career, she has established herself as a familiar face on Greek television while maintaining a close connection with her followers on social media.
