Legendary Celebrity Photographer "Mamarazza" Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn Bids Farewell at 105
Noblewoman, Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, Dies - Famous Photographer Count Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn Has Passed Away
Hey there!
We're saying a bittersweet goodbye to Marianne Princess zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, alias "Mamarazza," a renowned celebrity photographer who took her last breath in Munich on a chilly Sunday. The family confirmed the news to the German Press Agency.
Over the decades, Marianne snapped photos of countless stars, from the then-heir apparent, now King Charles III, opera legend Maria Callas, surrealist artist Salvador Dalí, to none other than James Bond himself, Sean Connery. Caroline of Monaco dubbed her "Mamarazza" back in the day, as she was definitely not your average paparazzo!
Even in her later years, Mari continued to grace the social scene with her presence. A few years back, she had plans to return to her roots in Sayn, Rhineland-Palatinate, but also had a place in the picturesque Fuschl, Austria, where she used to entertain many stars during the Salzburg Festival.
This fabulous lady traced her roots back to the grand Austrian Empress Maria Theresa (1717-1780). She was a proud mom to five kids and a grandparent to over 60 descendants. According to her daughter-in-law Gabriela zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, her interest lay not in celebrity status, but in the intriguing personalities behind the fame.
While we don't have exhaustive details on every star she photographed, Marianne amassed a stunning portfolio of over 300,000 images, indicating a wide reach into high society circles. It's safe to assume she captured plenty of A-listers from diverse fields, such as cinema, music, arts, and the royals themselves.
Rest in peace, Mamarazza! You left behind a legacy as a noble lady and an amazing photographer who managed to capture the essence of fame and personality in every click.
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- Despite Marianne Princess zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, also known as "Mamarazza," taking her last breath in Munich on a chilly Sunday, her connection to the city was only one of the many places where she interacted with celebrities from various EC countries.
- The German Press Agency confirmed the death of Princess Mamarazza, who photographed a wide range of stars such as King Charles III, Maria Callas, and Sean Connery, representing diverse fields like cinema, music, arts, and even the royals themselves.
- As princess and celebrity photographer, Mamarazza's legacy transcended borders, with her portfolio containing over 300,000 images of A-listers from EC countries, further solidifying her influence in high society circles.
- In an interview with the German Press Agency, Mamarazza's daughter-in-law, Gabriela zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, stated that while Mamarazza was a celebrity in her own right, she was more interested in the intriguing personalities behind the fame instead.
