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Vicky Leandros is celebrating her 60th birthday

Vicky Leandros also enjoys life at the age of 60.
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"My curiosity about life nobody can take from me"

"No, do not worry about me, you know, I love life, and sometimes I still weep for you, that will surely pass ..."

This beautiful song was sung by Vicky Leandros back in 1975. It, like many other songs, was a huge hit. And "I love life" is also the motto of the singer, because with regard to her 60th birthday on 23 August, she says: "My curiosity on life nobody can take from me."

This curiosity was already born in her cradle, when she was born on the Greek island of Corfu. Papa Leo Leandros (85), composer and singer, promoted his girl early, wrote songs for her. At the age of 13, Vicky, who now lives in Hamburg, had her first hit. It was followed by dozens of albums in seven languages, the Grand Prix victory in 1972 - and unbelievable 55 million records sold.

With their marriages, Vicky Leandros had no luck

But the artist also knows the dark side of life. She had no luck with her marriages. Twice Vicky Leandros stood in front of the altar, both times it did not hold. The first marriage with the Greek businessman Ivan Zissiadis failed after four years.

In 1983, Vicky returned with her son Leo (then 3) to Germany, married in 1986 Freiherr Enno von Ruffin (58). From him she got the daughters Milana (today 27) and Sandra (25).

For the children, she put her career back. Good Basthorst in Schleswig-Holstein, the estate of her husband, who lovingly renovated the beautiful Greek, became her home. Almost 20 years - then this marriage was in shards.

Vicky Leandros moved to Berlin, plunged into work. She risked a trip to politics, in 2006 vice-mayor and councilor for culture in the Greek Piraeus. In 2008 she announced her resignation.

Today Vicky Leandros lives again in Hamburg. She is a friend of ex-husband Enno von Ruffin, keeps in touch with her children - and is often on stage. The song that was written on her body accompanies her to this day: "I love life ..."

In this sense: Congratulations on your 60th birthday !

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