The Italian Serie A club Fiorentina announced today, Tuesday, that the club's General Manager, Joe Barone, has passed away at the age of 57 after suffering a heart attack. The club stated: "With deep sorrow and great sadness, Fiorentina confirms the loss of one of its symbols, a person who left a mark in the club's modern history and will never be forgotten."
The statement continued: "General Manager Giuseppe Maroni died today at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan after suddenly collapsing on Sunday. He was a dear friend... he always remained strong in the happiest moments, and above all, in the toughest times." Barone, who would have turned 58 tomorrow, held his position at Fiorentina since November 2019.