In 1906 Giacosa died and, in 1909, there was scandal after Puccini's wife, Elvira, falsely accused their maid Doria Manfredi of having an affair with Puccini.
I 1906 døde Giacosa, og i 1909 opstod der skandale efter at Puccinis hustru, Elvira, indgav falske anklager mod deres tjenestepige, Doria Manfredi, for at have en affære med Puccini.