Overview
- Multiple national outlets report that Enrico De Martino died on January 19 at age 61 after a prolonged illness.
- Corriere della Sera states he died at his home in Torre Annunziata in the province of Naples.
- A former professional with the Teatro di San Carlo, he left the stage at 25 upon learning he would become Stefano's father.
- He later worked in hospitality while teaching and collaborating with local dance schools, earning a career award at the 2025 Premio Salerno Danza.
- Coverage highlights a complex relationship with Stefano, whose early dance ambitions he questioned before later expressing pride; Rai offered condolences as a pre-recorded Affari Tuoi episode aired.