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Paolo Sottocorona, Trusted La7 Meteorologist, Dies at 77 Hours After On-Air Forecast

Colleagues at La7 remember the trusted meteorologist for his calm, rigorous forecasts.

Overview

  • The longtime TV forecaster died suddenly only hours after delivering his regular morning weather segment, according to multiple reports.
  • La7 confirmed his death and issued condolences, and colleagues shared personal tributes on air and on social media.
  • TG La7 director Enrico Mentana vowed that Sottocorona’s desk at the newsroom will remain his as a mark of respect.
  • No cause of death has been disclosed by the network or family at this time.
  • Sottocorona’s career spanned from the Aeronautica Militare in 1972 to Rai in 1986 and then Telemontecarlo/La7, where he became a fixture on Omnibus and L’Aria che Tira and engaged viewers with photos and clear explanations.