Franco Battiato dies at 76
Dany Márquez
May 18, 2021
The successful Italian singer Franco Battiato has died at his home in Sicily at the age of 76, according to his family. Musician, writer, documentary
The successful Italian singer Franco Battiato has died at his home in Sicily at the age of 76, according to his family. Musician, writer, documentary
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