Ornella Vanoni: ‘Lady of Italian Song’ dies after cardiac arrest | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleVia AP news wireSaturday 22 November 2025 15:52 GMTOrnella Vanoni has died, aged 91 (AP)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.In fullOrnella Vanoni death: Beloved Italian singer whose career spanned 70 years dies, aged 91Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in