2026 was marked by the disappearance of artists, authors, musicians, producers, record companies, journalists and protagonists of the world of Italian and international music. On this page All Music Italy collects, constantly updated, all the farewells of the year, with a profile dedicated to each protagonist and links to the in-depth analyzes published by the editorial team.
From the great names of the song to the professionals who contributed behind the scenes to the growth of discography and entertainment, this special preserves the memory of those who have left an artistic, cultural or professional legacy in the world of music.
Artists and protagonists of music who died in 2026
The files of the artists and protagonists who passed away in 2026
Angela Luce
| Name | Angela Savino |
|---|---|
| Stage name | Angela Luce |
| Birth | 3 December 1937, Naples |
| Death | February 20, 2026, Naples |
| Age | 88 years old |
| Role | Singer and actress |
| Best known songs | Hypocrisy, I know 'Bammenella' and copp' 'and Quartiere, The devil's house, My dear friend |
Angela Luceborn Angela Savino, was one of the most representative interpreters of Neapolitan song, as well as an appreciated theater and cinema actress. She made her debut at a very young age at the Piedigrotta Bideri and reached the general public with second place at the Sanremo Festival 1975 thanks to Hypocrisy. His interpretation of I know 'Bammenella' and copp' 'and Quartiere it is considered a cornerstone of the Neapolitan tradition. At the same time she built a prestigious career as an actress, working with Eduardo De Filippo, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Luchino Visconti and Mario Martone.
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Enrica Bonaccorti
| Name | Enrica Bonaccorti |
|---|---|
| Stage name | — |
| Birth | 18 November 1949, Savona |
| Death | 12 March 2026, Rome |
| Age | 76 years old |
| Role | Television and radio presenter, actress, writer and lyricist |
| Best known songs | The distance, My bitter land, Our goddess, Rimmel & Face Powder |
Enrica Bonaccorti she was one of the most versatile personalities of Italian entertainment. Historical face of television, she has also linked her name to music as the author of lyrics for great performers, signing for Domenico Modugno classics like The distance And My bitter land. Over the course of his career he alternated television, radio, theater and writing, becoming one of the most popular faces of the eighties and nineties thanks to programs such as Hello, who's playing?, Italy evening And It's not Rai.
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Sandor Von Mallasz
| Name | Sandor Von Mallasz |
|---|---|
| Stage name | — |
| Birth | May 20, 1967 |
| Death | March 20, 2026 |
| Age | 58 years old |
| Role | Record producer, manager, expert in music marketing and licensing |
| He collaborated with | Warner Music Italy, Virgin Music Italy, BMG Ricordi, V2 Records Italy, Think Louder, Kobalt Music Publishing, Believe, Nettwerk Music Group, Position Music, Cooking Vinyl, Irma Records |
Sandor Von Mallasz he was a figure of reference in the Italian recording industry. After his debut in music journalism with Metal Hammer Italyhas built a career spanning over thirty years working in marketing and promotion for some of the major record labels, including Warner Music, Virgin, BMG Ricordi and V2 Records. In recent years he had specialized in licensing and musical synchronizations as Head of Music of Think Louder, collaborating with important international companies. He passed away on March 20, 2026 after a long illness.
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Gianfranco Caliendo
| Name | Gianfranco Caliendo |
|---|---|
| Stage name | — |
| Birth | 1956, Florence |
| Death | March 31, 2026, Naples |
| Age | 70 years old |
| Role | Singer, guitarist and author |
| Best known songs | I fell in love, You, you don't have any chiagne, Honey, Silvie, …And let's love each other |
Gianfranco Caliendo was the historic voice of The Garden of the Simplesa group founded in 1974 of which he was frontman, guitarist and author. He contributed to the band's main successes, becoming one of the protagonists of Italian melodic pop between the Seventies and Eighties with songs such as I fell in love, You, you don't have any chiagne And Honey. After leaving the group in 2012, he continued his career as a soloist and as an author, continuing to promote Neapolitan music and culture.
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Alberto Davoli
| Name | Alberto Davoli |
|---|---|
| Stage name | — |
| Birth | 26 June 1965, Gavirate (Varese) |
| Death | April 30, 2026 |
| Age | 60 years old |
| Role | Radio host and music programmer |
| He worked for | Radio Venere 80, Reteotto Network, Circuito Marconi, R101, Radio Monte Carlo |
Alberto Davoli he was one of the most popular voices on Italian radio. After his debut in local broadcasters in the province of Varese, he built a career lasting over forty years working as a host, music programmer and artistic coordinator. He linked his name to R101 and, from 2019, to Radio Monte Carlowhere it led Happy Together together with Isabella Eleodori. In recent years he has also been among the voices of the broadcaster a Umbria Jazzconfirming his strong connection with music and radio.
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Peppino of Capri
| Name | Giuseppe Faiella |
|---|---|
| Stage name | Peppino of Capri |
| Birth | 27 July 1939, Capri (Naples) |
| Death | 11 July 2026, Capri (Naples) |
| Age | 86 years old |
| Role | Singer, pianist and composer |
| Best known songs | Champagne, Roberta, It's not a sin, Capri moon, The dreamer |
Peppino of Capriborn Giuseppe Faiella, was one of the great protagonists of Italian music of the twentieth century. With his style he was able to blend the tradition of Neapolitan song with rock'n'roll and twist, contributing to renewing the Italian musical panorama. Winner of two Sanremo Festival and protagonist of fifteen editions of the event, he has spanned over sixty years of career, leaving a repertoire that has entered the collective memory, guided by successes such as Champagne, Roberta And It's not a sin.
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