Overview
- La7 confirmed his death in Rome after a serious illness and issued an official statement of condolence.
- Funeral rites are set for Monday, October 27 at 11:00 at the Basilica of Santa Maria in Montesanto, the Church of the Artists in Piazza del Popolo, officiated by Monsignor Antonio Staglianò.
- Tributes poured in from TG La7 director Enrico Mentana, publisher Urbano Cairo, and network director Andrea Salerno, who praised his leadership and character.
- His role as CEO began in December 2012 and was reaffirmed after Cairo Communication acquired the broadcaster in May 2013, a period credited with stabilizing and growing the channel.
- His career included leadership at Cairo Network, Telecom Italia Media, and MTV Italia, service as vice president of Confindustria Radio Televisioni, and the honor of Commendatore of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.