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Leopoldo Mastelloni Remains in Uncertain Condition After Stroke

His uncertain prognosis follows a July stroke, coming weeks before the release of his memoir, with promised state support still unresolved.

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Overview

  • The 80-year-old actor and director suffered a stroke on August 6 and has been hospitalized at Fatebenefratelli Hospital in Rome under prognosi riservata.
  • Mastelloni confirmed his condition in a social media message, thanking supporters and expressing hope for a full recovery.
  • His memoir, Così fan tutti, is set for September release by Albatros-Il Filo and will chronicle his career and personal struggles.
  • Despite assurances from former Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano, he has not received benefits under the Bacchelli law for artists in need.
  • Since a 1984 live-blasphemy incident on television, Mastelloni has faced prolonged exclusion and financial hardship, underscoring challenges for aging cultural figures in Italy.