Gian Piero Galeazzi | |
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Galeazzi in 2001 | |
Born | |
Died | 12 November 2021 Rome, Italy | (aged 75)
Nationality | Italian |
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Years active | 1968–2012 |
Height | 192 cm (6 ft 4 in) |
Spouse | Laura |
Children | 2 |
Gian Piero Galeazzi (18 May 1946 – 12 November 2021), also known as Giampiero Galeazzi, was an Italian competition rower, sport journalist, commentator, and television personality.
Born in Rome, Galeazzi graduated in statistics, then he was a competition rower, becoming a junior world champion and participating in Mexico Olympics in 1968. [1] [2]
In 1972 he was hired by RAI as a sport commentator. Galeazzi went on to work both on TV and radio, following rowing as well as tennis and soccer. [1] [2] In 1992 he was invited to host the RAI sport program with the highest rating at the time, 90º minuto. From 1994 his role was expanded to co-conductor and entertainer of the variety show Domenica in. [1] [2]
Galeazzi died on 12 November 2021, at the age of 75, due to complications from diabetes. [3]