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Death of singer-songwriter Piero
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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’ and 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 services were service was held in on Friday at the Belgrano neighborhood, 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. He was laid to rest at children, Juan and Fiorella De Benedictis. During the Recoleta Cemetery. service, his children performed ‘Mi viejo’ as a musical tribute.
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