Grim Reaper Protests Outside Hospital: Iliescu's Broken Promises?

Protester in Grim Reaper Costume Condemns Iliescu Outside Bucharest Hospital On June 11, 2025, a protest unfolded outside the SRI Emergency Clinical Hospital in Bucharest, Romania. Marian Morosanu, known as "Ceausescu," staged a silent demonstration dressed as the grim reaper, criticizing Ion Iliescu's health and alleged broken promises. The 95-year-old Iliescu has been hospitalized for two days. Morosanu's actions are a visual representation of public sentiment. "I came for nothing. Iliescu doesn't keep his word. How many times has Iliescu deceived you? You're not a man of your word, Ilici! I won't follow you anymore; I'll follow someone else!" Morosanu stated. The protest highlights concerns about Iliescu's legacy and the public's trust in political figures. While Iliescu's condition remains stable, the protest underscores the lasting impact of his political career and the public's reaction to perceived broken promises.