Biography of Alda Merini

Alda Merini (* 21. March 1931 in Milan; † 1. November 2009 in Milan) was an italian writer and poet. She was 78 years old. She was married to Ettore Carniti and Michele Pierri. She had 4 children. Her awards include Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Viareggio Prize and Dessì Prize. Her cause of death was bone cancer. She was buried at monumental cemetery of Milan.