Olivia Bonacorso’s nonna has the kind of life experience you hear about in history books — quite literally. Born in 1928, Nonna and her family were forced to flee to the mountains in northern Italy in order to escape the Nazi’s during WWII. Her hometown, Viareggio, was bombed. Nonna was only a 14-year-old girl at the time. Thankfully, once the war ended, Nonna was able to return home. Eventually, she fell in love with an American Italian. They wrote love letters back and forth before she moved all the way to the States to marry him. Needless to say, Nonna is so proud of her Italian heritage. So, when one of her granddaughters sang O mio babbino caro for her, she was elated. Experience this breathtaking performance in the video below. @oliviabonacorso @user5739521003045 tears were definitely shed Such a special moment for my beautiful nonna who lived in Italy during WW2 #italy #opera #ww2 #italian #nonna #sing #singer #singing ♬ original sound – Olivia Bonacorso You may not recognize the name, but odds are, you’ve heard this song before. It’s one of the most popular opera songs, and it’s frequently used in a variety of modern media. For Nonna, this song likely holds special meaning in a variety of ways. Emotional Rendition of O Mio Babbino Caro Leaves 96-Year-Old in Awe One commenter thoughtfully points out that her granddaughter’s rendition likely reminds Nonna that, despite everything, her culture lives on. TikTok Once Olivia’s video went viral, folks from all over started to ask about Nonna. Luckily, Olivia is more than happy to share old photos of this sweet 96-year-old woman. They give us a glimpse at the full life that Nonna has lived so far, and it’s warming the hearts of people all around the world. TikTok “Reporters also thought she was a famous American actress, Rita Hayworth, after she landed in Boston,” Olivia writes. “That is what the newspaper picture of her holding the flowers is about.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post “When Your Cousin Sings O Mio Babbino Caro To Your 96-Year-Old Italian Nonna Who Survived WWII” appeared first on InspireMore.