José Luis Russo, a Uruguayan footballer who played as a defender, died on February 12, 2026.
Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, he played for clubs in Uruguay, Chile, Brazil and Colombia. After retiring, Russo coached children in Valencia, Spain, and Miami, United States.
He was nicknamed Pete, a short form of Chupete, a family nickname inherited from his grandfather.
José Luis Russo Perrone (14 July 1958 – 10 February 2026) was a Uruguayan footballer who played as a defender for clubs of Uruguay, Chile, Brazil and Colombia.