Overview
- Peppino Di Capri, born Giuseppe Faiella, died on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at his Villa Castiglione in Capri at age 86 after a long illness, surrounded by family.
- Capri authorities declared a day of mourning, opened a camera ardente at the municipal hall and held funeral services at the church of Santo Stefano with large public attendance.
- His six-decade career made him a defining voice of Italian popular music, with 15 Festival di Sanremo appearances, two wins (1973 and 1976) and enduring hits such as "Champagne", "Roberta" and "St. Tropez Twist".
- National broadcasters scheduled on-air tributes and leading cultural figures issued condolences, while large audiences honoured him at a recent public farewell performance at the Certosa di San Giacomo approximately a year before his death.
- Reports say his musical catalog, the independent Splash label he founded in 1970 and Villa Castiglione will pass to his three children, preserving royalty income that under Italian law can benefit heirs for decades and could shape future management of his recordings and brand.