Italian opera singer (1877-1953).
Died July 6th, 1953 at 76 years old in Florence (myocardial infarction).
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson