Lucrezia Ciotti Antonio Boccuni, Giuliano Sangiorgi 's longtime bodyguard and a key figure in Negramaro's history, has died at the age of 57. Suffering a heart attack, he had been close to the singer and the Salento-based band for years, sharing their journey from their debut to success. His passing has sparked deep mourning in the music world, with numerous artists paying tribute to him on social media.
From his beginnings in Genoa to the big names in entertainment: Antonio Boccuni's career
Antonio Boccuni's life began in Taranto, the city where he was born and spent the first part of his life. At 22, he moved to Genoa with his family following his father's financial difficulties.
In Liguria, Antonio and his brother began working in nightclub security , gaining experience and gradually building their own business. Over time, their assignments expanded, leading them to collaborate with prominent figures in film, music, and entertainment. Over the course of his career , Boccuni had worked with Brad Pitt, Robert De Niro, Elisabetta Canalis, Silvio Muccino, and Bob Sinclar.
Particularly touching was the memory of Andro, a member of the band, who shared his disbelief at such a sudden loss in his social media post: " Life can be terribly unfair, and we've known this for millennia. You never think that these bonds could be broken at any moment ." Then, addressing his friend directly, he added: " You screwed us over, Antonio. This time, you really screwed us over ."
Gigi D'Alessio also sent a heartfelt farewell message, writing: " Antò, I loved you so much ," while Emma reacted to the news with a few words full of disbelief: " But it's not possible ." Those who expressed their condolences also included Jovanotti, Alessandra Amoroso, Nek, Giorgia, and Levante, along with many other music industry professionals.
"An unfillable void," Giuliano Sangiorgi in mourning: the terrible announcement
Italian music mourns Antonio Boccuni, Giuliano Sangiorgi's longtime collaborator and bodyguard , who passed away suddenly at the age of 57 from a heart attack . Originally from Taranto, he moved to Genoa as a young man. He was a familiar presence for Negramaro , whom he had supported from the early stages of their career. His role went far beyond simply ensuring the frontman's safety: over the years, he had built a relationship of friendship and trust with him and the other band members, becoming an integral part of their story. The news of his death deeply affected the group, who dedicated a message to him on social media accompanied by several photographs, including one taken during a live performance. " After all these years together, the void you leave is unfillable. Thank you for being a part of us ," the musicians wrote, expressing their grief for a loss that is difficult to accept.
Giuliano Sangiorgi also wanted to remember Boccuni, choosing to share a photograph that portrays them together in a moment of complicity: the singer is on his shoulders, in an image that reflects the trust developed over many years spent side by side.
The passing comes at a significant time for Negramaro, the day after the broadcast on Rai 2, on Tuesday 20 October, of the concert recorded at the Verona Arena, one of the most important events before the band's announced hiatus.
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