The death of Patrizia De Blanck has rekindled attention on heritage and theinheritance of the famous countess, who passed away at the age of 85 after a long illness fought away from the spotlight and announced by her daughter Giada with a touching message on social media.
Noble origins and historical losses
The countess descended from an aristocratic Venetian family that once owned the important Ca’ Dario palace in Venice, a symbol of an important historical heritage. On the paternal side, the family – with the father Guillermo De Blanck y Menocalambassador of Cuba – suffered the nationalization of properties on the island after the Castro revolution, with huge economic losses.
date:2026-02-11 17:56:00