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Italian dance champion Matteo Coletto dies aged 76
Matteo Coletto died aged 76 in Villanova after an incurable illness diagnosed in August.
The Italian dancer was known for salsa cubana and bachata, and won five national titles with his longtime dance partner, Annalisa Masiero.
He underwent chemotherapy and palliative care, but his condition worsened over the past year.
Coletto also led the La Guajira Son dance school for about 20 years, offering Cuban dance classes and contributing to local community life.
The school had 150 students this year, and the news of his death prompted tributes from local officials and residents.
His funeral date has not yet been set.
Italian dance champion Matteo Coletto died aged 76 after an incurable illness.
He died on Thursday morning, shortly before 5 a.m., in Villanova.
Coletto was a multiple Italian champion in Cuban salsa and bachata with his dance partner Annalisa Masiero.
He led the La Guajira Son dance school in Villanova for about 20 years.
His illness was diagnosed in August, and he received chemotherapy and palliative care.
- Who
- Matteo Coletto, a 76-year-old Italian dance champion.
- What
- He died after an incurable illness.
- When
- Thursday morning, shortly before 5 a.m. The exact date is not stated.
- Where
- Villanova, Italy.
- Why
- He had an incurable illness diagnosed in August.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Coletto was diagnosed with an incurable illness.
Coletto died shortly before 5 a.m.
- Age
- 76
- Death
- Thursday morning, shortly before 5 a.m.
- Dance styles
- Cuban salsa and bachata
- Dance school
- La Guajira Son, Villanova
- Dance titles
- Five Italian championship titles with Annalisa Masiero
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What people are saying
He tried everything in this last year, which was an ordeal
Matteo never argued with anyone; he was the most peaceful man in the world
On behalf of the municipal administration and the entire community, I express my condolences for the death of Matteo Coletto, a person who was able to contribute to the community life and reality of our town.
Matteo was a person very passionate about dancing, friendly and kind-hearted. His death saddens us greatly.