Greek actor Haris asimakopoulos shares personal struggles with grief and depression

Greek actor Haris Asimakopoulos shared personal details about his family life and mental health during an appearance on the television program Καλύτερα Αργά.

He spoke about the death of his mother in March and his decision to celebrate her life rather than focus solely on mourning. Asimakopoulos described his mother as passing away at the age of 86 in a way she desired, appearing healthy and smiling.

He explained that while he carries the weight of grief internally, he chooses to celebrate the time they spent together as a form of liberation. He noted that he has always felt a sense of melancholy and believes that depression is a constant companion that can fluctuate in intensity but does not simply disappear. The actor also revealed why he no longer drives a vehicle.

He recounted a serious car accident in Syngrou shortly after he obtained his driver's license at age 18. During the crash, a vehicle struck him from behind, causing his car to flip onto two wheels before hitting a wall. Because his family could not afford a new car at the time and repaired the old one, his father stopped giving him the keys. Asimakopoulos stated that he lost his courage to drive following that event.