Franco De Piccoli: key obituary facts
Is Franco De Piccoli dead? Yes. Franco De Piccoli died on May 22, 2026, at age 88.
Cause of death: Franco De Piccoli's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Franco De Piccoli known for?
He was known as Italian boxer (1937–2026).
More about Franco De Piccoli
Born: 29 November 1937.
Place of birth: Mestre.
Gender: male.
Occupation: boxer.
Nationality: Italy.
Awards: Gold Collar for Sports Merit.
Also known as: Francesco De Piccoli.
Franco De Piccoli, an Italian boxer and 1960 Olympic champion, died on May 22, 2026, at the age of 88.
Born in Campalto, Italy, on November 29, 1937, he won the gold medal in the heavyweight division at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. De Piccoli began training in boxing in 1955 and won national heavyweight titles in 1959 and 1960.
At the Rome Games, he reached the final and knocked out Daan Bekker after 90 seconds. He turned professional after the Olympics and retired in 1965, later working as a driving instructor.
Francesco De Piccoli (29 November 1937 – 22 May 2026) was an Italian boxer, who won the gold medal in the heavyweight division (+91 kg) at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome.