Giorgio Armani, who disappeared at 91 years as a healthy and lover of the Mediterranean diet

Tireless, Giorgio Armani He worked until the last days of his life, as explained by the note released by his staff who announced his disappearance. The stylist went serenely on September 4 at the age of 91, surrounded by the affection of his loved ones. Although the causes of death are not known – and despite being in convalescence after a hospitalization in the clinic that took place last June – the original stylist of Piacenza had always maintained a lifestyle based on sobriety and respect for the main rules of well -being.

“From gourmets-tallI like the light dishes of the Mediterranean diet, even the simplest, “he had revealed in an interview with Ilsole24ore. “I feel that eating in a balanced and healthy way my body draws balance and benefit.”

“I generally don’t go to bed late and I get up early to do some physical activitywho gives me the charge. I follow one balanced dietI never jump a meal and I always cut out at least half an hour to sit and eat correctly, “he then explained to another interview al Courier. “I started doing gymnastics seriously at 50. Twice a day, when I wake up and before bedtime in the evening ».

The taste of tradition and “its” wine

Once he had revealed that his plate of the heart had always been the Tortelli alla Piacentina, Like those who used to cook his mother: “Gentle, to be seasoned only with freshly melted butter and Parmesan”.

Attentive to health but also capable of appreciating good wine, Armani had even created his own one: a Passito di Pantelleriathe result of the land close to his Pantesca dwelling. He had chosen to call him Oasisjust like the space where he loved to have dinner in his home.

On the island table, then, it was spacing from local dishes such as the Pasta with Pesto Pantesco to capers salads. Or Piacentini dishes like the tortelli or the saffron risotto. And «also the pizzasince there is a dedicated oven that we love to use in the evening … “he said.

In recent years he had completely eliminated the wine: «Since I had a liver problem they took it off. But I don’t mind, because I consider him a victory to the personal sacrifice, “he said.

He ate little, he tried to maintain a physically active life. And it is not to be excluded that until the last there was also some small, healthy pleasure of the palate. Once he had revealed his particular passion for chocolate: “It must be rigorously black, dark”.