Gino Paoli (it; 23 September 1934 – 24 March 2026) was an Italian pop singer-songwriter, actor and politician. He wrote many songs that were seen as classics in Italian popular music. His best known songs were "Il cielo in una stanza", "Che cosa c'è", "Senza fine", "Quattro amici al bar" and "Sapore di sale". He was also a member of the Chamber of Deputies from 1987 to 1992 as a member of the Communist Party. Paoli was born in Monfalcone, Italy.
Paoli died on 24 March 2026 at a hospital in Genoa, Italy at the age of 91.
