Beloved singer Gaetano Cristiano Vincenzo Rossi, known internaionally as Christian, has died.

The veteran singer passed away in Milan, Italy, on September 26 while hospitalized at the Polyclinic due to a cerebral hemorrhage, according to Italian outlet Sky TG24.

The singer was 82.

Christian’s voice was among the most famous in 1980s Italian music, earning the singer the nickname “the Italian Julio Iglesias.” He is remembered for popular songs such as “Cara” and “Daniela.”

Christian was born in Palermo on September 8, 1943. He began singing with his sister at a young age, starting in Sicilian clubs before moving to Milan with his family, according to Ele Spectador.

In Milan, he participated in singing competitions where he met television writer and lyricist Leo Chiosso, who helped him

See Full Page