Overview

• A camera ardente was held in the Archiginnasio courtyard, open to the public until 17:00, drawing a long queue.
• Daniel Pennac delivered an emotional remembrance, saying he could not let his friend leave alone and recalling illness stealing Benni’s laughter.
• Benni’s son Niclas thanked thousands for their messages, requested the public readings, and described seeing his father in a more sincere and complex light.
• Notables including Carlo Feltrinelli, Alessandro Bergonzoni, David Riondino, Alessandro Baricco, and Bologna mayor Matteo Lepore attended.
• A marathon of aloud readings of Benni’s works ran in the Arena del Sole cloister, while the family has not yet announced funeral arrangements.