Franco Battiato died, the singer-songwriter was 76 years old

Franco Battiato died. The Sicilian singer-songwriter was 76 years old and for some time, due to an illness, he had retired from the public scene in his home in Milo where he died. The family gives the news, explaining that “the funeral will be held in a strictly private form. The family thanks everyone for the countless testimonies of affection received”.