Sophia Cordalis: A star in the spotlight despite Grandpa Costa's last wish!

Sophia Cordalis: A star in the spotlight despite Grandpa Costa's last wish!

Costa Cordalis, the popular pop singer and family man, died at the age of 75 on July 2, 2019 in his finca in Mallorca. His death left a huge void, not only in the music scene, but also within his family. Lucas Cordalis, Costa's son, was with his father in his final moments and described the moment as quiet and peaceful. The loss was an enormous challenge for the family, which they dealt with in a special program on RTL II called “Memories of Costa”. In this program, Daniela Katzenberger and Lucas Cordalis reported on their shared family history and said goodbye to Costa. Lucas emphasized that this broadcast gave his father one last public appearance, which meant a lot to Costa's fans.

While Costa is remembered as a loving person and talented artist, there were tensions behind the scenes, particularly between him and his daughter-in-law Daniela Katzenberger. These disputes mainly revolved around her self-presentation and the respectful treatment of the privacy of Costa Cordalis' granddaughter Sophia. Shortly before his death, Costa had expressed his heartfelt wish that Sophia should grow up “in peace and quiet, protected from the public.” Lucas and Daniela assured that they would respect this wish after Sophia's first birthday, but the promise was not kept. Since then, Sophia has appeared regularly in the spotlight, particularly in the documentary soap “Family Happiness in Mallorca”. She was recently photographed on the red carpet in a white tulle dress.

Family life after loss

Daniela Katzenberger often portrays her daughter like a little star, which elicits mixed reactions from fans. Many remember Costa Cordalis as the kind person he was and regret that his last wish was not fulfilled. This has caused sadness and anger among his supporters. Costa Cordalis' life story is characterized by family values ​​and a deep connection to his loved ones. Daniela, who viewed Costa not just as a father-in-law but as a father, made it her mission to pass on these values ​​to Sophia. She doesn't want to lose herself in her grief, especially for little Sophia, who had a close relationship with her grandfather.

Costa Cordalis' urn sits on the fireplace in the family home instead of being buried. This decision reflects the close bond that binds the family even after death. Costa Cordalis will never be forgotten as an artist and as a person. In a final gesture of honor, he sang his last song: “Can’t Help Falling In Love With You” by Elvis Presley during a birthday party for Daniela’s mother Iris. This remains a moving souvenir of an artist who touched many hearts with his music.

How Schlager.de and t-online.de report, Costa Cordalis' legacy lives on, not only in his musical works, but also in the family he loved so dearly.