Lucrezia Ciotti È dead at 77 years old Paolo Sottocorona, a longtime face of meteorology on La7. Known for his professionalism and the smile that accompanied every forecast, Sottocorona reported the weather to Italians for decades, earning them respect and affection. From his passion for sailing to his health-conscious lifestyle, the meteorologist left an indelible mark on the television landscape and on the lives of those who followed him daily.
Here's who the man behind the predictions really was.
Farewell to Paolo Sottocorona, the meteorologist who knew how to speak to the public, who died at 77.
Paolo Sottocorona is disappeared on October 8th at the age of 77, leaving a deep void in the television landscape and among the viewers who followed him on La7. For decades, the meteorologist was appreciated for his ability to make atmospheric phenomena understandable without ever giving in to alarmist tones. In an era characterized by climate alarms, Sottocorona was able to explain the phenomena with clarity and rigor, accompanying the forecasts with photos and contributions from the public.
Colleagues and spectators remember his kindness and gentleness: Mentana announced the news on social media. "Our deepest loss: Paolo Sottocorona has passed away.", while network director Andrea Salerno underlined on X that “all of La7 stands with Paolo's family and friends".
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Farewell to Paolo Sottocorona, who died at 77: who was the La7 meteorologist?
Born in Florence on December 17, 1947, Sottocorona he began his journey studying classical disciplines and attending four years of Engineering. In 1972 he joined the Meteorological Service of the Air Force, where he remained until 1993, reaching the rank of captain.
He worked first at the Meteorological Office at Guidonia Airport and then at the National Center of Meteorology, also taking part in the fifth Italian expedition to Antarctica in 1989.
Its career television He began in 1986 with forecasts for Rai 1's "Uno Mattina," later moving on to Telemontecarlo and Rai 3, until becoming a staple on La7 from 2002 with programs such as "La Posta del Meteo" and the column "Tempo al tempo." A reserved and multifaceted man, he loved sailing—he was an instructor at the Caprera Sailing Center—he described himself as "99% vegetarian," and lived with three dogs. In 2010, he published a children's book, "Cosa sanno le nuvole?" (What Do Clouds Know?), which earned him affectionately known as "Grandpa Paolo."
Until the day he disappeared, Sottocorona continued to dedicate himself to the public with his predictions and moments of reflection. His last appearance it was live Wednesday morning, and in the evening the news of his death arrived. In that last broadcast, he read a poetry sent by a viewer on Gaza, a gesture that once again showed his empathy and sensitivity.
Infinite sadness at the unexpected news of Paolo Sottocorona's death. When I ran into him at the La7 studios, I never told him that at home, Tata and I were truly fond of him and that we considered him family. For years, we hadn't asked what his feelings were... pic.twitter.com/49X09EJQJ0
— Maurizio Acerbo (@maurizioacerbo) October 8, 2025