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Stefano Piano dead at age 85, Italian indologist and historian of religion

Stefano Piano: key obituary facts

Is Stefano Piano dead? Yes. Stefano Piano died on June 24, 2026, at age 85.

Cause of death: Stefano Piano's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.

What was Stefano Piano known for?

He was an Italian linguist.

More about Stefano Piano

Born: 1 March 1941.

Place of birth: Silvano d'Orba.

Gender: male.

Occupation: historical linguist, Indologist, linguist, university teacher.

Nationality: Italy.

Education: University of Turin, Goethe-Institut, ISMEO.

Employer: University of Turin.

Awards: Bonavera Prize.

Stefano Piano died on June 24, 2026.

He was an Italian linguist, historical linguist, Indologist and university teacher. Born in Silvano d’Orba on March 1, 1941, he taught at the University of Turin.

Piano was also a scholar of Hinduism and yoga, and he received the Bonavera Prize.

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