Overview

• Ghislandi passed away overnight on June 3–4, 2025, in his hometown of Bergamo after battling a prolonged illness.
• His funeral service is scheduled for June 6 at 10:30 AM in the cemetery church of Bergamo.
• He rose to national prominence in 1986–87 as the ventriloquist behind Sergio on Rai’s Fantastico 7, hosted by Pippo Baudo.
• Over four decades he appeared on Drive In and Striscia la Notizia; his film credits include works by Marco Risi, Carlo Vanzina, Renzo Martinelli and Leonardo Pieraccioni.
• A Conservatorio-trained pianist, Ghislandi released musical albums, voiced characters in Disney and Rai productions and staged solo theatrical performances.