Gigi Sabani

Luigi Sabani, best known Gigi (October 5, 1952 – September 4, 2007) was an Italian TV impersonator, host and singer.

Born in Rome, Sabani made his television debut in the late 1970s as an impersonator: his most famous imitations included those of Adriano Celentano and Mike Bongiorno. From 1983 to 1986 he hosted the Italian version of the show "The Price Is Right" ("OK, il Prezzo è Giusto!") along with (and later succeeded by) Italian singer Iva Zanicchi. He participated at Festival di Sanremo in 1989. His best known song was "A me mi torna in mente una canzone" (1983).Ten years ago, he was implied in a giudicial case for fraud in sexual matters and induction to prostitution: he was arrested, but was discharged as the case was filed, and Sabani claimed damages.That was an abrupt halt to a blooming career, that made him from the early 80's one of the most popular artist of the Italian TV. (translated from La Republica of Sept 5, 2007)

On September 4 2007, he died of myocardial infarction while visiting his sister.