Vardis Vardinogiannis, a prominent Greek oil magnate and shipping tycoon, died at age 91. His family announced that the funeral will be held privately. Vardinogiannis, valued at $2.7 billion in 2024, was a significant figure in the Greek economy and included in influential lists in global shipping. Notably, he survived an assassination attempt in 1990 by a terrorist group, escaping unharmed. He and his wife, Marianna, were founders of the Robert F. Kennedy leadership council, and their home hosted significant family celebrations, linking them to notable global leaders.