Greek singer Marinella in stable but critical condition after on-stage collapse

After nearly 40 hours in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Hygeia hospital north of Athens, popular Greek singer Marinella's condition remains stable but critical, according to a medical update on Friday.

The 86-year-old collapsed on stage during her concert at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus on Wednesday evening after suffering a stroke. She is receiving intensive care for extensive brain bleeding. It is understood that her treatment is currently limited to conservative therapy, as further interventions are not advised at this time.

The singer was on her third song during Wednesday night's concert in the ancient Roman theater at the foot of the Acropolis when she appeared to lose her balance and then staggered and collapsed. The rest of the concert, which was also to have featured Greek singer Antonis Remos, was canceled.

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