Ornella Vanoni

Italian singer-songwriter (1934–2025)

Ornella Vanoni OMRI (it; 22 September 1934 – 21 November 2025) was an Italian singer-songwriter. She had released 121 works between LP, EPs and greatest hits albums, and sold over 65 million records. She was thought to be one of the most popular singers of Italian pop music.[2]

Ornella Vanoni
Vanoni in concert in 1973
Vanoni in concert in 1973
Background information
Born(1934-09-22)22 September 1934
Milan, Italy
Died21 November 2025(2025-11-21) (aged 91)
Milan, Italy
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actress
Years active1956–2025[1]
Labels
Spouse(s)
Lucio Ardenzi
(m. 1960; sep. 1965)

Vanoni died of a heart attack at her home in Milan, Italy on 21 November 2025 at the age of 91.[3]

References

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  1. "Ornella Vanoni: l'eleganza senza età di una voce inconfondibile". Rockol (in Italian). 2018-02-13.
  2. "Chi è Ornella Vanoni: Età, altezza, canzoni, figli, dove abita e quei ritocchi che l'hanno cambiata". Il Giornale d'Italia (in Italian). 2021-11-16.
  3. "E' morta Ornella Vanoni, mito della musica italiana. Aveva 91 anni. Malore nella sua casa di Milano". FQ Magazine (in Italian). 21 November 2025. Retrieved 22 November 2025.

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