Ornella Vanoni Italian Singer Born 1934 in Milan
Ornella Vanoni · actor and singer · Italian
Known for
Biography
Born on 22 September 1934 in Milan, Ornella Vanoni was an Italian singer. Ornella Vanoni died on 21 November 2025 at the age of 91. The recorded cause of death is cardiac arrest. Audiences know her from Per un pugno di canzoni (1966).
Career
Released between 1959 and 2024, 58 albums and 13 singles carry her name. Hanno ammazzato il mario / La zolfara (1959) is the oldest release listed, Ti voglio (2024) the newest. She worked mainly in pop music and easy listening. She has released music through Dischi Ricordi. Adriano Celentano appears in two of her listed titles, including Ragazzi del Juke-Box (1959).
Recognition
Ornella Vanoni received the Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Lucio Ardenzi (1960 to 1965, divorced).
Discography
71 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Diverse | Album |
| 2024 | Ti voglio | Single |
| 2021 | Arcobaleno | Single |
| 2021 | Toy Boy | Single |
| 2021 | Un sorriso dentro al pianto | Single |
| 2021 | Unica | Album |
| 2018 | Imparare ad amarsi | Single |
| 2018 | Un pugno di stelle | Album |
| 2013 | Meticci (Io mi fermo qui) | Album |
| 2010 | Live al Blue Note | Album |
| 2009 | Più di te | Album |
| 2008 | Più di me | Album |
| 2007 | Una bellissima ragazza | Album |
| 2005 | VanoniPaoli Live | Album |
| 2004 | Ti ricordi? No non mi ricordo | Album |
Show all 71 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Noi, le donne noi | Album |
| 2002 | Sogni proibiti – Ornella e le canzoni di Bacharach | Album |
| 2001 | E poi… la tua bocca da baciare | Album |
| 2001 | Live@RTSI | Album |
| 2001 | Un panino una birra e poi… | Album |
| 1999 | …Adesso | Album |
| 1997 | Argilla | Album |
| 1995 | Io sono come sono… | Album |
| 1995 | Sheherazade | Album |
| 1992 | Stella nascente | Album |
| 1991 | Così cantiamo l'amore | Album |
| 1990 | Quante storie | Album |
| 1989 | Il giro del mio mondo | Album |
| 1987 | O | Album |
| 1986 | Ornella &… | Album |
| 1985 | Insieme | Album |
| 1984 | Ornella Vanoni Vol. 2: Paoli-Tenco / Le canzoni della mala | Album |
| 1983 | Uomini | Album |
| 1982 | Oggi le canto così - Vol. 4 – Raccolta di successi | Album |
| 1982 | Oggi le canto così - Vol.3 – Le canzoni della mala | Album |
| 1981 | Duemilatrecentouno parole | Album |
| 1980 | Meu Brasil | Album |
| 1980 | Oggi le canto così - n. 2 – Paoli e Tenco | Album |
| 1980 | Ricetta di donna | Album |
| 1979 | Oggi le canto così – Raccolta di successi | Album |
| 1978 | Vanoni | Album |
| 1977 | Io dentro | Album |
| 1977 | Io dentro / Io fuori | Album |
| 1977 | Io fuori | Album |
| 1976 | Canzoni da films | Album |
| 1976 | La voglia la pazzia l'incoscienza l'allegria | Album |
| 1976 | Più | Album |
| 1975 | Uomo mio bambino mio | Album |
| 1974 | A un certo punto… | Album |
| 1974 | La voglia di sognare | Album |
| 1974 | Quei giorni insieme a te | Album |
| 1973 | Dettagli | Album |
| 1973 | E altre storie | Album |
| 1972 | Un gioco senza età | Album |
| 1971 | ..Ah! l'amore l'amore quante cose fa fare l'amore.. | Album |
| 1971 | Domani è un altro giorno / C'è qualcosa che non sai | Single |
| 1970 | Appuntamento con Ornella Vanoni | Album |
| 1970 | L'appuntamento / Uomo, uomo | Single |
| 1969 | "Io sì" - Ai miei amici cantautori n.2 | Album |
| 1969 | Mi sono innamorata di te/Ritornerai | Single |
| 1969 | Una ragione di più / Quando arrivi tu | Single |
| 1968 | Ai miei amici cantautori | Album |
| 1967 | La musica è finita / Un uomo | Single |
| 1967 | Ornella Vanoni | Album |
| 1966 | Ornella | Album |
| 1965 | Caldo | Album |
| 1963 | Le canzoni di Ornella Vanoni | Album |
| 1961 | Ornella Vanoni | Album |
| 1961 | Senza fine / Se qualcuno ti dirà | Single |
| 1959 | Hanno ammazzato il mario / La zolfara | Single |
| 1959 | Ma mi.../Le Mantellate | Single |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic | Won |
Filmography
7 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | What a Beautiful Surprise | Film | |
| 1979 | I viaggiatori della sera | Film | |
| 1966 | Per un pugno di canzoni | Film | |
| 1964 | I ragazzi dell'Hully Gully | Film | |
| 1962 | Arturo's Island | Film | |
| 1961 | Duel of the Titans | Tarpea | Film |
| 1959 | Ragazzi del Juke-Box | Film |
Ornella Vanoni on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readFrequently asked questions
How old was Ornella Vanoni at the time of death?
Ornella Vanoni died on 21 November 2025 at the age of 91. She was born on 22 September 1934.
What was Ornella Vanoni’s cause of death?
According to Wikidata, Ornella Vanoni died on 21 November 2025; the recorded cause of death is cardiac arrest.
What is Ornella Vanoni known for?
Ornella Vanoni was known for Per un pugno di canzoni (1966).
What is Ornella Vanoni’s nationality?
Ornella Vanoni was Italian, born in Milan.
Who was Ornella Vanoni married to?
Ornella Vanoni’s marriages on record are to Lucio Ardenzi (1960 to 1965).
Has Ornella Vanoni won any awards?
Yes. Ornella Vanoni won Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q239002), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: CGE · CC BY 4.0
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