The general director of Fiorentina, Joe Barone, died at the age of 57

Fiorentina general director Joe Barone has died aged 57. Barone fell ill at the team's hotel in the hours leading up to their match vs Atalanta. The Italian club announced on their website that the executive had passed away on Tuesday. Barones fell ill before the match against the Serie A side.

Fiorentina GM Joe Barone dies at age 57 after cardiac arrest. Barone died of a cardiac arrest at age of 57. Baron died of cardiac arrest in a car crash in Florence, Italy, on July 4. Fioretrina GM Barone was a longtime Fioregnina player.

Fiorentina general manager Joe Barone has died following a cardiac arrest. Barone fell ill at the team hotel shortly before the match against Atalanta. Fiornina boss was rushed to a hospital in Milan and died at 57. Fiorntina are currently fourth in the Serie A table.

Fiorentina GM Barone on life support after cardiac arrest. Fiorentino GM Baron on life supports after suffering heart attack. Barone has been on the life support of a life-saving machine since his cardiac arrest on July 1. Baron has been a long-term fixture at Fioregnina since 1996.