Domenico Papalia: key obituary facts
Is Domenico Papalia dead? Yes. Domenico Papalia died on August 26, 2026, at age 81.
Cause of death: Domenico Papalia's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Domenico Papalia known for?
He was an Italian criminal.
More about Domenico Papalia
Domenico Papalia, an Italian mobster and member of the ‘Ndrangheta, died on August 26, 2026, aged 81.
Also known as Micu, he was born in Platì, Calabria, and became part of the criminal organization that took root in southern Italy. During the 1970s, he and his brothers Antonio and Rocco were associated with the expansion of the ‘Ndrangheta beyond Calabria into northern Italy, particularly Milan and Lombardy.
Papalia also held the rank of mammasantissima, one of the group’s highest titles.