Kostas Georgousopoulos, theater critic, translator, and writer, known by the pseudonym K.C. Myris, has passed away at the age of 87.
The news of his death was announced on social media on Saturday by his brother, Vassilis.
Born in Lamia, central Greece, in 1937, Georgousopoulos pursued studies at the University of Athens’ Philosophy School, specializing in history and archaeology. He also attended the Drama School of the Athens Conservatoire. Georgousopoulos had a distinguished career in both private and public education.
In 2008, he was awarded the Grand Prize for Literature by the State Literary Awards Committee for his lifetime achievements. In 2006, the University of Athens, at the initiative of its Department of Theater Studies, conferred upon him an honorary doctorate. He also received the State Prize for Essay Writing in 1986 and was honored by the Academy of Athens in 1999. He was also awarded the Gold Medal of the City of Athens in 2000 for his significant contributions to the arts.