Italian music legend Ornella Vanoni, famed for her distinctive voice and global hits like “L’appuntamento” from Ocean’s Twelve, has passed away at 91.

Italian music legend Ornella Vanoni passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at her home in Milan. She was 91 and died of cardiac arrest, according to reports from Corriere della Sera and AGI news agency. Known for her warm, distinctive voice and a career spanning more than seven decades, Vanoni became a beloved figure not only in Italy but worldwide after her hit “L’appuntamento” was featured in Steven Soderbergh’s 2004 film Ocean’s Twelve.

Who was Ornella Vanoni?

Ornella Vanoni was born on 22 September 1934 in Milan, the daughter of a pharmaceutical entrepreneur. Her privileged upbringing gave her access to education in Switzerland, Br

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