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Overview
- His death was announced by relatives and his press team on Wednesday, with no cause disclosed.
- The farewell will be private, limited to family members and close friends without public details.
- Maroni had Alzheimer and had been living in a care facility in São Paulo, reducing his public appearances.
- His children pursued legal guardianship and had taken over management of the Bahamas business in the past year.
- Known for founding the Bahamas Hotel Club, he faced repeated closures and court cases—including a 2011 conviction later cleared in 2013—and gained media visibility through TV appearances and a 2008 council bid.