Fiorentina director Joe Barone dies aged 57

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Barone died on Tuesday at the San Raffaele Hospital

Fiorentina confirmed their General Manager Joe Barone died on Tuesday at the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan aged 57.

"It is with deep sorrow and immense sadness that Fiorentina confirms the loss of one of its figureheads, a person who has marked the recent history of the club and who will never be forgotten. General Director Giuseppe Barone passed away today at the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan after suddenly falling ill on Sunday.

Rocco Commisso and his family, Daniele Pradè, Nicolas Burdisso, Alessandro Ferrari, Vincenzo Italiano, Cristiano Biraghi and everyone associated with Fiorentina are utterly devastated by the terrible loss of a man who showed great professionalism and gave his heart and soul for these colors. He was a treasured friend who always stayed strong in the happiest and, above all, the most difficult moments.

The entire Viola world sends its heartfelt condolences to Giuseppe’s wife Camilla, his children and the entire Barone family during this time of immense sorrow", says the club's statement".

Barone was rushed to the hospital in critical condition on Sunday afternoon after suffering cardiac arrest hours before a Serie A match between Fiorentina and Atalanta.

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