In Memoriam: The Legendary "Mamarazza," Noble Photographer Marianne Fürstin zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn
Photographer Count Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn Has Passed Away - Noted personality and celebrity photographer, Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, has passed away.
Seems like we're saying a heartfelt goodbye to the one and only "Mamarazza," the famous celebrity photographer Marianne Fürstin zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn. At the grand age of 105, she bid farewell on Sunday in the bustling city of Munich.
News of her passing was confirmed by the German Press Agency. Over many remarkable decades, Marianne captured the magic of countless stars, leaving an indelible mark on the world of photography. Her illustrious list of subjects includes none other than the current British monarch, King Charles III, the legendary opera artist Maria Callas, the enigmatic surrealist Salvador Dalí, and the debonair James Bond actor, Sean Connery.
Her nickname "Mamarazza" was a gift from none other than Caroline of Monaco, who once quipped, "You're not a paparazzo, you're a Mamarazza." Even in her later years, Marianne's zest for life never dimmed. She had plans to relocate her residence from Munich back to Sayn in Rhineland-Palatinate, and she was also known for hosting stars during the Salzburg Festival at her residence in Austria's Fuschl.
Born on December 9, 1919, Maryanne hailed from an esteemed lineage, as a great-great-great-granddaughter of Austrian Empress Maria Theresa. She was the proud mother of five children and the matriarch to more than 60 descendants through her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. In her own words, her interest lay not in celebrities themselves, but in the "interesting personalities" that stood behind them.
- Munich
- Fürstin (Princess)
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- Stars
- German Press Agency
- King Charles
- Maria Callas
In her lifetime, Marianne captured the essence of some of the most iconic faces of the 20th and 21st centuries. Her photography was celebrated for its naturalistic style, and her subjects ranged from high-profile artists like Luciano Pavarotti and Eliette von Karajan to dynamic figures like Audrey Hepburn and John Lennon.
Dubbed "Mamarazza" in media tributes, Marianne's passing marks the end of an era, closing the curtain on a century-long life intertwined with the world of celebrity and culture. Her work will forever be cherished and remembered for its evocative power and the enduring legacy it leaves behind.
- Despite the somber news, the German Press Agency confirmed that the legendary "Mamarazza," Princess Marianne Fürstin zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, passed away in the heart of Munich on a Sunday.
- Known for her remarkable ability to capture the essence of stars, Marianne earned her nickname "Mamarazza" from Caroline of Monaco, and her illustrious list of subjects includes the likes of King Charles III, Maria Callas, Salvador Dalí, and Sean Connery.
- Born on December 9, 1919, the princess was a great-great-great-granddaughter of Austrian Empress Maria Theresa and the proud mother of five children and matriarch to over 60 descendants.
- Throughout her career, Marianne's naturalistic style captivated generations with her portraits of high-profile artists and dynamic figures like Luciano Pavarotti, Eliette von Karajan, Audrey Hepburn, and John Lennon.
