Journalist Lambros Papantoniou passed away at age 63 in Washington, DC. Lambros was a constant fixture in Washington, having been a diplomatic correspondent for several Greek and Greek-American media outlets for nearly 35 years.
Ian Kelly, State Department spokesman made the following statement “This is a sad day for all of us here. We learned this morning that our long-time friend and colleague Lambros Papantoniou passed away. Lambros was a veteran member of our press corps family here. And he was proud to say that he covered the State Department from Nixon to Obama. He loved his work here, and we loved him.”
The President of AHEPA in an email targeted to the organization’s members highlighted the importance of Papantoniou’s coverage for the Hellenic Issues in the US and abroad.
“His diligent work to explore U.S. foreign policy issues toward the Eastern Mediterranean and Balkans at a multitude of press briefings and press conferences in Washington was immeasurable. Lambros always ensured that no matter the Hellenic issue; it was always raised before the spokespersons of Washington DC policymakers. We are truly indebted to his passionate work as a journalist. Moreover, Lambros was a personable and warmhearted individual, and we will sorely miss his presence at future gatherings and events in Washington and elsewhere. We also remember fondly his support of AHEPA and all Hellenic American organizations.”
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