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The man who invented pineapple pizza has passed away

In memoriam 10 June 2017
Sam Panopoulos, who died aged 83, leaves behind a legacy that has delighted some, appalled many and sparked widespread debate that even Justin Trudeau got involved in. Panopoulos immigrated to Canada from Greece in 1954 where he opened up several restaurants with his brothers and his legendary creation was born.
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· 9 Jun 2017

Sam Panopoulos, 83, Canadian inventor of the Hawaiian pizza has died. Our Feb 2017 intvu with him here:

Canadian inventor of Hawaiian pizza defends pineapple after Iceland's president disses fruit topping | CBC Radio
After the president of Iceland announced he was fundamentally opposed to pineapple on pizza, we decided to call up Sam Panopoulos, the Canadian inventor of the Hawaiian pie, to vouch for his creation.
cbc.ca
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· 9 Jun 2017

We've lost a hero

Sam Panopoulos, 83, Canadian inventor of the Hawaiian pizza has died. Our Feb 2017 intvu with him here:
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· 9 Jun 2017

Greek descent but born in Canada, and created Hawaiian pizza. Further proves why Hawaiian pizza makes no sense

Sam Panopoulos, 83, Canadian inventor of the Hawaiian pizza has died. Our Feb 2017 intvu with him here:
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· 9 Jun 2017

I didn't know until right now I was a fan of Sam Panopoulos ...

Sam Panopoulos, 83, Canadian inventor of the Hawaiian pizza has died. Our Feb 2017 intvu with him here:
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· 9 Jun 2017

A true Canadian icon 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕

Sam Panopoulos, 83, Canadian inventor of the Hawaiian pizza has died. Our Feb 2017 intvu with him here:
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· 9 Jun 2017

May flights of angels guide him to his sweet and savory reward.

Sam Panopoulos, 83, Canadian inventor of the Hawaiian pizza has died. Our Feb 2017 intvu with him here:
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· 9 Jun 2017

Can we get a GoFundMe for a statue to this cultural hero? Maybe a title from the Queen of England too?

Sam Panopoulos, 83, Canadian inventor of the Hawaiian pizza has died. Our Feb 2017 intvu with him here:
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· 9 Jun 2017

My condolences to the family. However, his pizza still lives on, and for that I shall mourn as well

Sam Panopoulos, 83, Canadian inventor of the Hawaiian pizza has died. Our Feb 2017 intvu with him here:
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· 9 Jun 2017

this is the pineapple on pizza guy? I of course mourn his passing in the Meditation XVII sense, but seriously, pineapple on pizza is hideous

Sam Panopoulos, 83, Canadian inventor of the Hawaiian pizza has died. Our Feb 2017 intvu with him here:
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· 9 Jun 2017

The creator just passed away, so we must mourn instead of debate. There is no need for hate right now, even if I'm not for .

Sam Panopoulos, 83, Canadian inventor of the Hawaiian pizza has died. Our Feb 2017 intvu with him here:
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