Overview

• The saxophonist was transferred urgently to Ospedale Antonio Cardarelli and admitted to intensive care after a rapid deterioration from a severe lung infection.
• Hospital sources describe a reserved prognosis and say his condition is under continuous monitoring by intensive care staff.
• Contacts close to the family report he had been in good health until recent weeks before the infection quickly worsened.
• He previously underwent emergency surgery in April for a strangulated hernia at Ospedale Vecchio Pellegrini, an operation reported as successful.
• The founder of Napoli Centrale and collaborator of Pino Daniele had continued performing this year and released a new album in May, with fans now awaiting official updates.