Obituary of Enrico Caruso

Enrico Caruso

Enrico Caruso (born February 25, 1873 in Naples, Italy) was a stage actor and musician who was best known for being one of the most admired Italian operatic tenor of the early 20th century and being one of the first musicians to document his voice on recordings. Enrico died on August 2, 1921 and his death was because of peritonitis due to subphrenic abscess. He died young at age 48.

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Enrico Caruso Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Caruso, Enrico
Common Name: Enrico Caruso
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Napes, Italy
Birth Date: February 25, 1873
Age: 48 (at death)
Also Known As: Rico
Occupations:
- Stage Actor
- Musician
Active Years: 1895-1920

Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: Italian
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Purple (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Enrico's Family Tree

Birth Name: Errico Caruso
Father: Marcellino Caruso (1840-1908
Mother: Anna Caruso (1838-1888)
Spouse/Partner:

Ada Giachetti (partnered 1898-1908)
Dorothy Park Benjamin (married 1918-1921, his death)

Son(s):

Rodolfo Caruso (1898-1951)
Enrico Caruso Jr. (1904-1984)

Daughter(s):

Gloria Caruso (1919-1999)

Death Notice:

Date: August 02 1921 at age 48
Place: Napes, Italy
Cause of Death: Sepsis (peritonitis due to subphrenic abscess)
Funeral Arrangements: Held at the Church San Francisco de Paulo in Naples on August 4, 1921
Interment: Buried in a glass sarcophagus at Del Pianto Cemetery in Naples, Italy