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Dario Argento Stable at Ischia Hospital With Rome Transfer Planned

Hospital sources describe the 85-year-old as conscious, responding well to treatment with a private ambulance transfer to Rome scheduled after Ferragosto.

Overview

  • Dario Argento was admitted to Ospedale Rizzoli in Lacco Ameno on 14 August following respiratory distress attributed to his chronic broncopneumopathy.
  • Medical teams performed bronchi and lung scans and placed him in the UTIC coronary intensive care unit for precautionary observation.
  • Health sources report that he is awake, communicative and improving under supervision.
  • Some reports mention a possible pneumonia diagnosis, yet no official confirmation has been issued by hospital or ASL Napoli 2 Nord sources.
  • After Ferragosto, he is expected to board a private ambulance to Rome to continue care near his family ahead of his Venice career award ceremony.