Costas Simitis, former Prime Minister of Greece, has died at the age of 88, as reported by state TV ERT.
Simitis was hospitalized early Sunday after being found unconscious; an autopsy is pending to determine the cause of death.
The Greek government has declared a four-day period of official mourning, and Simitis will receive a state funeral.
Colleagues and political opponents have paid tribute, highlighting his contributions, including Greece's entry into the Eurozone and hosting the 2004 Olympic Games.
Born on June 23, 1936, Simitis leaves behind his wife, two daughters, and a granddaughter, with a rich legacy in Greek and European politics.
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