The key facts

  • 97-year-old Vito died at his birthday celebration in California
  • Shortly before his death, he danced to Stayin' Alive by the Bee Gees
  • A friend said the retiree had health problems that those around him were unaware of

Death at a celebration

In California, a 97-year-old man named Vito died during the celebration of his own birthday. Shortly before that, he had danced to the song Stayin' Alive by the Bee Gees — this was reported by New York Post citing eyewitness accounts. The irony of the coincidence with the song's title, which translates as 'Staying Alive,' is noted in the outlet's report itself.

Who told about what happened

The story of the party and Vito's death was shared by pastry chef Eden Malinoff from Los Angeles, who was friends with him and helped organize the celebration. According to her, despite his age, the man adored parties and easily found common ground with young people, remaining the life of the party until his final minutes. Malinoff admitted that even at 24 she could not keep up with his energy. When she asked Vito about the secret of his longevity, he joked that the main thing was not to drink cheap alcohol.

What is known about his health

A close friend of the retiree confirmed his death. According to him, Vito had health problems whose seriousness those around him did not suspect, and he passed away peacefully while listening to his favorite music. There is no official information about the cause of death in the publications — only the accounts of friends are known. The Gazeta.Ru piece, retelling the New York Post report, ends with a mention of another recent case: a woman who, at 97, continues to conduct an orchestra and fill entire halls.