Michael Constantine dead – My Big Fat Greek Wedding actor dies aged 94 as co-stars pay tribute

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09.09.2021 - 12:35

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MICHAEL Constantine, the star of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, has died at the age of 94. The Emmy-winning actor passed away from natural causes at his home in Reading, Pennsylvania on August 31, his family confirmed Wednesday.

He reportedly battled an illness for several years but it has not been revealed. Constantine played Gus, the dad of Toula Portokalos, in the 2002 rom-com movie.

He also starred in the TV sitcom spinoff My Big Fat Greek Life which was a continuation to the movie. Tributes from the entertainment world have poured in as news of Constantine's death emerged.

Actress Nia Vardalos, who starred as Portokalos, tweeted: “Michael Constantine, the dad to our cast-family, a gift to the written word, and always a friend.

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