Pierfranco Vianelli: key obituary facts
Is Pierfranco Vianelli dead? Yes. Pierfranco Vianelli died on September 8, 2026, at age 79.
Cause of death: Pierfranco Vianelli's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Pierfranco Vianelli known for?
He was a cyclist.
More about Pierfranco Vianelli
Born: 20 October 1946.
Place of birth: Provaglio d'Iseo.
Gender: male.
Occupation: sport cyclist.
Nationality: Italy.
Awards: Gold Collar for Sports Merit.
Pierfranco Vianelli, the Italian cyclist and 1968 Olympic champion, died on September 8, 2026, aged 79.
Born in Provaglio d’Iseo, he won gold in the individual road race at the Mexico City Games and also earned a bronze medal in the team time trial. A former sport cyclist, Vianelli was among Italy‘s notable riders of his era and was later honored with the Gold Collar for Sports Merit.