Gianluca Vialli, a former Chelsea and Juventus player, died at the age of 58 after a long battle with cancer. Vialli was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer for the first time in 2017 and will be diagnosed again in 2021.
On Friday, his family issued the following statement:
“Surrounded by his family, he passed away last night after five years of illness faced with courage and dignity.
“We thank the many who have supported him over the years with their affection. The memory of him and his example will live forever in our hearts.”
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Gianluca Vialli, a former Italian football manager and player, was born on July 9, 1964 in Cremona, Italy. He is 58 years old. Vialli was raised alongside his four siblings at Cremona’s 60-room Castello di Belgioioso. He is claimed to be the self-made millionaire’s son.
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