Turin, Dec. 31 (LaPresse) – The music world is in mourning. Singer-songwriter Paolo Benvegnù has passed away at the age of 59. He was the recipient of the Tenco Award this year for his album 'È inutile parlare d'amore.'

He had recently released 'Piccoli fragilissimi film – reloaded,' a new version of the album that marked his solo debut in 2004 and celebrated its 20th anniversary this year.

Benvegnù was featured in last night’s episode of the show 'Via dei matti n.0' on Rai 3.

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