Overview

• Marianne zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn passed away on May 4, 2025, in Munich, as confirmed by her family.
• She earned the nickname 'Mamarazza,' coined by Princess Caroline of Monaco, for her candid portraits of notable figures such as Charles III, Maria Callas, Salvador Dalí, and Sean Connery.
• Born in 1919 into the Mayr-Melnhof dynasty, she was a descendant of Empress Maria Theresia and balanced her noble heritage with a pioneering photography career.
• Her estate in Fuschl am See became a hub for aristocrats and artists during the Salzburg Festival, reflecting her role as a cultural connector.
• Widowed in 1962, she raised five children and leaves behind a legacy of over 60 descendants and a rich archive of photographs.