About Norma Cappagli
Lived 1939 – 2020 (aged 81). Norma Cappagli was an Argentine model and beauty pageant contestant, known for Miss World 1960.
Norma Gladys Cappagli (20 September 1939 – 22 December 2020) was an Argentine model and beauty queen who won the 1960 Miss World contest, after being crowned Miss Argentina World 1960. She was the first model from Argentina to win the title. The pageant was held in London, United Kingdom. Her prize was £500 and a sports car. After her reign as Miss World ended, Cappagli worked as a model. In 1962, she recorded the song "Sexy World" with Armando Sciascia. The song is featured in the T.V. show Velvet. She died in Fernández Hospital in Buenos Aires on 22 December 2020 after being run over by a bus on 17 December.
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Who was Norma Cappagli?
Argentine Miss World 1960 (1939–2020)
When was Norma Cappagli born?
Norma Cappagli was born on 20 September 1939 in Buenos Aires.
When did Norma Cappagli die?
Norma Cappagli died on 22 December 2020 in Buenos Aires.
What was Norma Cappagli's occupation?
Norma Cappagli was a model and beauty pageant contestant.
What was Norma Cappagli known for?
Norma Cappagli was known for Miss World 1960.
What nationality was Norma Cappagli?
Norma Cappagli was Argentine.
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