Neighbours star Rebekah Elmaloglou pays tribute as father passes away
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Neighbours' Rebekah Elmaloglou has paid tribute to her father Gregory, who sadly passed away last week.
Elmaloglou, who plays Terese Willis, posted an Instagram reel yesterday (February 5) featuring photos of Gregory's career as a cellist and family selfies.
She captioned the post: "My beautiful sweet talented father passed away peacefully on Friday night at 10.20pm surrounded by all his loved ones. Two weeks short of his 90th birthday.
"A world-renowned cellist, he was co-principal cellist for The Sydney Symphony Orchestra for 45 years."
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Elmaloglou continued: "He was soo loved and adored by all his children, grandchildren and everyone that was lucky enough to know him. My heart is aching and my tears are unstoppable.
"I clung to his tiny little body as he took his final breath and refused to let him go. Rest in peace, sweet man. I loved you soo much. Gregory Elmaloglou. Born 15/02/1934. Lyon, France. Died 2/02/2024. Bellingen, NSW.
"A private funeral will be held this coming weekend for immediate family. A memorial service will be held in Sydney in the coming months. Details to follow shortly."
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Viva Bianca, who plays Chelsea Murphy, posted in the comments: "I'm so sorry for your loss and sending love to you and your fam."
Former Neighbours star Fifi Box also commented, saying: "Oh Bek I'm so sorry for your loss, my heart breaks for you and your family. Your dad sounds like a wonderful man, I can see how close and special your bond was. Sending you so much love."
Home and Away's Danielle Spencer added: "So very sorry for your loss. He sounds like an amazing man and Father. Sending you lots of love."
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