California man dances at his 97th birthday before celebration takes unexpected turn
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 3:15 PM · 1 min read
A 97-year-old California man spent his birthday doing what he apparently loved: celebrating with friends. Vito, whose last name has not been publicly reported, danced to the Bee Gees hit “Stayin’ Alive” shortly before dying at his Halloween-themed birthday party, according to Yahoo!