Rossi’s wife, Federica Capletti, posted a photo of him and Paolo on Instagram with the caption “Pere Semper”, meaning “forever and ever.”
She did not disclose the cause of her death.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest Italian soccer players, Rossi won the Golden Boot at the 1982 World Cup in Spain, the top scorer, and the Golden Ball for the tournament player, and the same year, the Ballon d’Or European footballer for his performance.
While a member of Italian soccer club Juventus FC, Rossi has won two Italian Serie A titles, a European Cup and a Coppa Italia in his four years with the club. Rossi also played for AC Milan.
After his soccer career, Rossi worked as a pundit for RI.
“Such terrible sad news: Paolo Rossi has left us,” the RIA said. “Unforgettable Pablito, who all of us fell in love with in the summer of 1982 and has been a valuable and capable workmate in RI in recent years.”
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