Unexpected mourning for Mara Venier. In fact, Pier Francesco Forleo, husband of daughter Elisabetta Ferracini, has passed away. He was 62 years old and a popular manager in Rai. Everyone called him “The Prince” for his always friendly demeanor and he headed the sports rights department. The cause of death was not specified. Mara Venier wanted to share the pain on Instagram with her followers: “Pier, you were a wonderful son-in-law … You brought only joy and love to our family … And I loved you like a son … We will all be destroyed, far too quickly.”
An unexpected loss
“The loss of Pier Francesco Forleo – says Viale Mazzini’s statement – has saddened us. An impeccable professional with solid and varied professional experience, he has been a point of reference in the important sports rights area of our company for years. He we will not miss. Not only his great ability to analyze and manage complex financial and managerial aspects, but also his special human character. Approachable and elegant, Pier Francesco Forleo was always capable of winning team play, to the great benefit of the company and his colleagues, in whom he was able to bring out the best qualities, motivate them and help them to grow. Our thoughts and sympathies, and those of the entire company, go to the family.”