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May 18, 2021 Franco Battiato passed away this morning in his residence.

The family announced it.

The funeral will take place privately.



The singer-songwriter, who died today in his residence in Milo, was born in Jonia on March 23, 1945. He ranged between a large number of genres, from pop to cultured music, touching avant-garde moments and achieving great popularity.