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Former Italian National Team Player Barbara Siciliano Dies at 52

Her collapse during a holiday in Lavagna from an acute cardiac event prompted an outpouring of condolences across Italy’s volleyball community.

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Overview

  • Siciliano suffered a fatal cardiac-related illness while vacationing with her husband in Lavagna on June 13, 2025.
  • The Sanremo-born athlete represented Italy at the 1994 World Championships and wore the Azzurri jersey multiple times.
  • During her club career she starred for Modena, Altamura, Bergamo, Spezzano, Reggio Emilia and Chieri before finishing in Serie B1.
  • In March she joined former teammates at Bergamo’s Choruslife Arena to celebrate the local team’s return to its home court.
  • She lived in Milan, where her two daughters continue her legacy by playing for Pro Patria.