Sad news. This Monday, July 1st, Nino Vella, from the duo Rouquine with Sébastien Rousselet, passed away at the age of 31The artist, also a composer, pianist, performer and even producer, had collaborated with several big names in music, from Claudio Capéo to Olivia Ruiz, including Yseult and Eddy de Pretto.I cover several different styles of music, as I have always loved to do.”, Nino Vella told Ouest France in 2023.
The latter had also composed for the theatre and documentaries, then for film. How I Became a Superheroreleased in 2021. With Redheadhe had just released his second album, Mammifères, last March, and
was due to go on tour in 2025The duo released their first album, Masculine, in 2022.
Death of Nino Vella: Internet users in mourning
This Tuesday, the publisher Sony Music Publishing France reacted to the sad news in a press release.Rossinante and Sony Music Publishing France are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of our friend Nino Vella, whose talent and virtuosity were matched only by his joy of life and his big smile. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends. May his music continue to accompany us.”, the house said.
It was Richard Vella, a former press correspondent and father of Nino, who announced his son’s death to the Western Mail. On Instagram, several Internet users have already reacted by posting hearts under the artist’s latest publication.
