Ornella Vanoni, the Italian music star, passed away at the age of 91 on Friday, November 21, 2025. Her L’appuntamento was featured in Ocean’s Twelve, which made her music reach a global audience, which made her loved by people in various corners of the earth, not just Italy. She was famous for her sweet and melodious voice and had a career that spanned over seven decades. She breathed her last in her Milan home. According to the local outlets Corriere della Sera and AGI, the cause of death was cardiac arrest. Ornella Vanoni early life Ornella was born on 22 September 1934 in Milan, to a pharmaceutical entrepreneur. She had a very lucky upbringing, due to which she got a chance to study in Switzerland, Britain, and France. In these countries, she eventually picked up German, English, and French. Even though her family wanted her to opt for a more stable career, from a young age she felt like she was drawn to arts. Her first appearance on stage was as an actress, when she was under the mentorship of director Giorgio Strehler at Milan’s famed Piccolo Teatro. Over there she performed Brecht and other classics. Ornella Vanoni musical career She started shifting towards music in the 1950s. Earlier, she used to sing folk songs, which gave glimpses of the underbelly of Milan. Because of this, she got the nickname of “Cantante della mala” (singer of the underworld). Ornella Vanoni’s turning point The turning point in her musical career came with Senza fine in 1961, a song that is still loved and appreciated by many. Eventually she started giving out hits like Domani è un altro giorno (1971) and L’appuntamento. L’appuntamento is the Italian version of the Brazilian Sentado à beira do caminho by Erasmo Carlos and Roberto Carlos. The song was released in the 1970s and got revived when it was featured on Ocean’s Twelve. Ornella Vanoni was known for her versatility and her talent. Her legacy will forever live on through her songs.
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