Gian Piero Ventrone has passed away

[Mulletperm]

We are devastated to announce that fitness coach Gian Piero Ventrone has passed away.

The 61-year-old joined the Club in November, 2021, as part of Antonio Conte’s backroom staff, having previously held roles at Juventus, Catania, JS Suning, GZ Evergrande and AC Ajaccio.

As loveable off the pitch as he was demanding on it, Gian Piero quickly became a hugely popular figure with players and staff.

He will be greatly missed by everyone at the Club and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this impossibly sad time.

https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2022/october/gian-piero-ventrone/?fbclid=IwAR2WcIQ_jrPWRKG3AQCd5KYa5RpkggDFOkZM078LGZWWYzemsfpQX9Jnj2c

 

[DubSpur]

Very sad. Seemed to be a very popular with all players he worked with for such a hard task master. RIP.

 

[Grays_1890]

Thats a shocker, met him a couple of times and was an absolute gent. RIP

 

[billyiddo]

Wow that's no age. RIP

 

[monkeybarry]

RIP

 

[Gazza Dazzla]

RIP

Sudden or had he been ill?

 

[fernadez]

RIP

 

[Seedy Ron]

Shocking news, condolences to his family and friends.

 

[DaveT316]

RIP

Sudden or had he been ill?

Leukemia apparently.

Terrible news.

 

[Kandi1977]

Very sad news indeed. Seems like everyone at the club loved him. Wonder if the players will manage to pick themselves up for the weekend. Hope they put on a magnificent performance to honour him.

 

[Lilbaz]

Condolences to his family and friends.

 

[Glenda's Legs]

RIP. Very sad news indeed. Sounds like it came as a tremendous shock.

Remember everyone - life is short and can get taken away unexpectedly. Make the most of it, and of time with those close to you.

 

[papaspur]

 

[markysimmo]

Leukemia apparently.

Terrible news.

he had that and was still working day to day with the club, crikey

 

[Daisuk]

RIP

Sudden or had he been ill?

He apparently got diagnosed with a very aggressive form of leukemia fairly recently, as far as I gathered.

Very sad. Seemed a positive guy to have around the team. RIP.

 

[johnola]

Ah no. RIP.

 

[Yiddo]

Sad sad news and everyone is going to be devastated not only because of the work he put in but he was also well regarded off of the pitch as a nice man, condolences to his family. RIP.

 

[JerusalemMan]

Some of the messages from the Spurs players are really heartfelt.
He must have been a remarkable man to have made such a strong and positive impression upon them in a short space of time

 

[Robbo]

That's quite a shock. Didn't know he was ill either. R.I.P.

Obviously it's not what really matters when someone just died, but you gotta wonder what this will mean for Spurs - seeing as the players held him in high esteem. (apologies if anyone considers this bad taste)

https://twitter.com/x/status/1577993107328667648

 

[Seedy Ron]

That's quite a shock. Didn't know he was ill either. R.I.P.

Sounds like it was very quick, BBC report says he was only diagnosed days ago. Awful.