ACF Fiorentina Owner Rocco Commisso Passes Away at 76 After Illness

Rocco Commisso, the owner of Italian Serie A club ACF Fiorentina and founder of cable television giant Mediacom, died at the age of 76 after a period of medical treatment. Born in Italy, Commisso moved to the United States at a young age, where he pursued his education and career.

He played a significant role in the business sector, particularly in the cable industry, with the success of Mediacom. Commisso was also a notable figure in sports, having played football at Columbia University and later being inducted into various halls of fame.

His contributions to both business and society were widely recognized through prestigious awards.