Marianna V. Vardinogianni

"It is with great sadness that the family of Vardis I. Vardinogiannis announces that beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Marianna V. Vardinogianni, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, President of the "ELPIDA Association of Friends of Children with cancer", passed away on Monday, July 24.

The funeral service will be held amongst a small family circle"

Marianna Vardinogiannis, a prominent philanthropist, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador and wife of shipping magnate Vardis Vardinogiannis has died, it was announced on Monday.

She was 86 years old.