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Tuscan cooking star Nonna Silvi dies at 85
Silvana Bini, known as Nonna Silvi, has died at 85 at her home in Montespertoli, Tuscany.
Her grandson began sharing videos of her cooking in 2022, and her traditional recipes, humor and direct style quickly attracted a large online audience.
She built a following of millions on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook, reaching viewers beyond Italy.
Bini had gained experience cooking at her son’s Forno Martini bakery in Castelfiorentino, which opened in 2006.
Her online fame led to cookbooks and international opportunities, including preparing Italian dishes for Qatar’s royal family in Doha.
Forbes Italia honored her in its Food category on October 15, weeks before her death.
Her career showed how home-style cooking and a distinctive personality could connect with audiences across generations.
Tuscan cooking influencer Nonna Silvi, whose name was Silvana Bini, has died aged 85.
She died at her home in Montespertoli, near Florence, according to RaiNews; Corriere Fiorentino reported she died during the night of October 30-31.
She became widely known after her grandson began posting videos of her cooking in 2022.
Her social media following grew to millions, and she was invited to cook for Qatar’s royal family.
On October 15, Forbes Italia gave her a Top Creators Awards prize in the Food category.
- Who
- Silvana Bini, known as Nonna Silvi, a Tuscan cook and social media personality.
- What
- She died aged 85.
- When
- During the night of October 30-31, 2026, according to Corriere Fiorentino.
- Where
- At her home in Montespertoli, near Florence, RaiNews reported.
- Why
- Not stated
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Her son Marco opened Forno Martini in Castelfiorentino, where Bini began preparing sweet and savory products daily.
Her grandson began filming her and posting cooking videos on social media.
Her first book, Le ricette di una vita, was published.
She was invited to Doha to cook for Qatar’s Al-Thani family.
Forbes Italia gave her a Top Creators Awards prize in the Food category.
Bini died aged 85.
- Full name
- Silvana Bini
- Age
- 85
- Home
- Montespertoli, near Florence
- Instagram following
- 4.3 million, according to RaiNews
- TikTok following
- 2.1 million, according to RaiNews
- Forbes award
- Top Creators Awards 2026, Food category, October 15
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