Renowned Benetton photographer Oliviero Toscani passes away at 82, leaving an indelible mark on the fashion industry and beyond.
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Toscani's wife, Kirsti, announced his death on his Instagram page, saying he had embarked on his 'next journey' after a battle with the rare and incurable condition amyloidosis.
In an August 2024 interview, Toscani revealed the diagnosis had caused him to lose 40 kilograms in a year, saying 'I don't know how long I have left to live, but I'm not interested in living like this anyway.'
Renowned Benetton photographer Oliviero Toscani passes away at 82, leaving an indelible mark on the fashion industry and beyond.
beat sheet
Toscani's wife, Kirsti, announced his death on his Instagram page, saying he had embarked on his 'next journey' after a battle with the rare and incurable condition amyloidosis.
In an August 2024 interview, Toscani revealed the diagnosis had caused him to lose 40 kilograms in a year, saying 'I don't know how long I have left to live, but I'm not interested in living like this anyway.'