Celebrated Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis has died aged 96.

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His death at his home in Athens was announced by state TV in Greece, and came after a number of hospital admissions for a heart problem.


Theodorakis had a wide and varied career, but is perhaps best known as composer of the film Zorba The Greek, with the main track famous for its frantic increase in speed.



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