Aldo coppola dies at the age of 73

Aldo Coppola has died at his home in Milan at the age of 73 after battling an illness.

Italian hairdresser Aldo was credited with merging the worlds of fashion and hair, was a regular backstage at fashion shows, seminars and presentations and worked with some of the world's top fashion names including Armani, Valentino and Versace. He also worked with some of the world's most beautiful women such as Naomi Campbell, Sophia Loren and Linda Evangelista. With a number of successful salons around the world - including London - Aldo was loved by hairdressers around the globe. Anthony Mascolo said: "I'm very saddened to hear that Aldo Coppola has passed away. In my early years as a hairdresser, I was influenced by the work he did in magazines like Italian Vogue. He was one one of the first hairdressers to make an international name as a stylist working closely with top fashion designers, creating exquisite session hair. His influence has been vast." Adam Benedict from Sergio Giannasso in London said: "He was a real hairdressing icon and was the reason why I became a hairdresser," while Andrew Barton added: "He was a legend and an inspiration."