Silvana Bini, famous Italian cooking influencer Nonna Silvi, dies at 85

Silvana Bini, the Italian social media personality known globally as Nonna Silvi, has passed away at the age of 85. She died at her home in Montespertoli, in the province of Florence, following a sudden illness that progressed in only 20 days.

Bini rose to international fame in 2022 when her grandsons, Gabriele and Simone Martini, began filming her cooking at the family business, Forno Martini, in Castelfiorentino. Her videos, which focused on authentic Tuscan cuisine and traditional recipes, earned her millions of followers across Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

Her impact on culinary social media was recognized by Forbes Italia, which recently awarded her a prize in the Food category at the Top Creators Awards. Local associations have expressed condolences, noting that her authenticity helped promote the gastronomic traditions of the Valdelsa region to a global audience.