# Death of singer-songwriter Piero > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-singer-songwriter-piero > Updated: 2026-10-09T18:13:46.000Z. Sources: 194. Developments: 2. Piero De Benedictis, the renowned Italo-Argentine singer-songwriter known as Piero, passed away on October 7, 2026, at the age of 81 in Buenos Aires. He had been hospitalized at the Hospital Italiano for several days. Born in Italy in 1945 and raised in Argentina, Piero maintained a musical career spanning over six decades and more than 25 albums. He was widely recognized for his 1969 classic ‘Mi viejo’—which has reportedly been covered in over 500 versions—and was noted for his social and political commitment through protest songs during the 1970s. His work, often composed in collaboration with José Tcherkaski, addressed themes of injustice and inequality. Having lived in exile in Spain and Italy during the Argentine military dictatorship, he also held Colombian citizenship. Following his death, a private funeral service was held on Friday at the Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires. The ceremony was attended by approximately 100 family members, friends, and public figures, including his widow, Mariana Schettini, and his children, Juan and Fiorella De Benedictis. During the service, his children performed ‘Mi viejo’ as a musical tribute. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-09: Piero, iconic Latin American singer, dies at 81 in Buenos Aires Renowned Italo-Argentine singer-songwriter Piero has died at age 81 in Buenos Aires, leaving a massive legacy in Latin American protest music and the classic hit ‘Mi viejo’. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/singer-songwriter-piero-dies-at-81-in-buenos-aires ### 2026-10-07: Piero, iconic Latin American singer, dies at 81 Renowned Italo-Argentine singer-songwriter Piero has died at age 81 in Buenos Aires, leaving a legacy of iconic songs like “Mi viejo” and a history of social protest music. 179 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/piero-iconic-argentine-singer-dies-at-81 --- Cite as: Death of singer-songwriter Piero. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-singer-songwriter-piero