Ornella Vanoni death: Beloved Italian singer whose career spanned 70 years dies, aged 91
‘Lady of Italian Song’ dies after cardiac arrest
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- Italian singer Ornella Vanoni, known as "The Lady of Italian Song," has died at the age of 91 from cardiac arrest at her home in Milan.
- Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed profound sorrow, stating that Vanoni's "unmistakable voice" left an "unrepeatable artistic heritage" on Italian culture.
- Her illustrious seven-decade career saw her record over 100 albums and sell more than 55 million copies, establishing her as an iconic figure across generations.
- Vanoni achieved global fame with hits such as "Senza Fine" and "L’appuntamento," which gained renewed popularity after its inclusion in the film Ocean's Twelve.
- She was also a celebrated songwriter, winning the prestigious Tenco Award twice, and collaborated with renowned artists including Gil Evans and Herbie Hancock.