Personal Life
Despite his physical appearance Totò had a reputation as a playboy. One of his lovers, the soubrette Liliana Castagnola, committed suicide after their relationship ended. This tragedy marked his life forever. He buried Liliana in his family's chapel, and named his only daughter Liliana, born in 1933 to his first wife Diana Bandini Rogliani, whom he married in 1935. Another personal tragedy was the premature birth of his son Massenzio in 1954. The boy died a few hours later. He was the son of Totò's mistress, Franca Faldini.
During a tour in 1956 he lost most of his eyesight due to an eye infection that he had ignored to avoid canceling his show and disappointing his fans. The handicap however almost never affected his schedule and acting abilities.
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