Singer Caterina Valente dies at her Swiss home, aged 93.
Renowned singer Caterina Valente (All Paris is Dreaming of Love) has died at the age of 93. She passed away peacefully on September 9 at her home in Lugano, Switzerland, her press spokesman Günther Huber told the German Press Agency. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox "At the request of the deceased, the funeral was held in strict privacy and there will be no further ceremonies or memorial services," he reported. The family asked that their privacy be respected. In her long career, Valente created evergreens, mainly in the 1950s and 1960s, that are still well-known today: Ganz Paris träumt von der Liebe, Tschau, Tschau, Bambina or Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Honolulu Strandbikini. She sang in German, Italian, French, English and many other languages. The entertainer also became famous for her versatile voice: she sang chansons, jazz and pop songs. After receiving the Bambi in 2005, she withdrew into private life but remained active on Facebook, among other ...