Mario Lanza was 38 years old at the time of his death. He died in Rome at the Valle Gullia Clinic on October 7, 1959. Such a very early age, far too early for such a great talent. It was his plan to make his professional operatic debut in Italy at La Scala in Milan the next year, 1960. A truly great voice silenced much too soon. The great conductor Arturo Toscanini called Mario Lanza's voice: "The greatest natural tenor voice of the twentieth century
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Mario Lanza was born on January 31, 1921 and died on October 7, 1959. Mario Lanza would have been 38 years old at the time of death or 94 years old today.
Mario Lanza has sang Ave Maria in many places. He performed it during almost all of his concerts since it was his biggest hit.
Yes he has two grandsons, from his Daughter Ellisa
The libretto was written by Dorothy Donnelly; Sigmund Romberg did the music.
Patricia Laffan's birth name is Patricia A. Laffan.
All,there was a tv film detailing Mario Lanza's life and Miss Di Meo was interviewed on this film. She appeared to be about 55 years of age at this time.In the interview she recalled Mario Lanza hearing her from his hotel window and insisting that she be included in the film.I still have this film on a freeview recorder and if needed i could make a copy and send it to you.My email address is . . txilar@tiscali.co.uk . . get in touch and i will send it on to you.best wishes.....txilarps.this link may be of help........http://movies.nytimes.com/person/737967/Luisa-DiMeo/biography