GENEVA (AP) — The family of soprano Joan Sutherland says the Australian-born opera singer has died. She was 83.
Sutherland’s family released a statement Monday saying the celebrated singer known to her Italian fans as “La Stupenda” died Sunday at her home near Geneva.
Sutherland was acclaimed from her native Australia to North America and Europe for the wide range of roles she took on during a career that spanned four decades.
The family statement says Sutherland is survived by her husband Richard Bonynge and son Adam.
The statement says a small private funeral will be held.
