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Public Farewell for Ornella Vanoni at Piccolo Teatro Ahead of Monday Funeral in Brera

The ceremonies underscore her deep ties to the Piccolo Teatro, with the cause of death still unconfirmed.

Overview

  • An official camera ardente is open at the Piccolo Teatro Grassi on Sunday from 10:00 to 14:00 and Monday from 10:00 to 13:00, as announced by Milan culture chief Tommaso Sacchi.
  • The funeral is scheduled for Monday at 15:00 at the Church of San Marco in the Brera district, according to ANSA.
  • Vanoni died Friday at age 91 at her home in Milan, with tributes continuing from artists and city leaders.
  • Mayor Giuseppe Sala said the city offered the Piccolo for the public farewell and noted the idea of dedicating a flowerbed in her honor.
  • Reports recall her previously stated wishes for a Dior dress, Paolo Fresu’s music, and cremation with ashes scattered in Venice, while family decisions and the precise cause of death remain unconfirmed; a close friend described her passing as sudden and quiet, and some outlets cite an unverified sudden illness.