Updated On: 30 July, 2025 02:43 PM IST | Milan | mid-day online correspondent
Renowned Barbie doll designers Mario Paglino and Gianni Grossi died in a tragic head-on car collision on the A4 Turin-Milan highway in Italy. The accident also claimed the life of Amodio Giurni and an 82-year-old driver coming from the wrong side. Barbie paid heartfelt tribute, mourning the loss of two legendary creators.
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Mario Paglino and Gianni Gross. Pic/Instagram. Barbie
In a very unfortunate incident, two stalwarts in the world of dolls have lost their lives. In a horrifying car crash reported in Italy, legendary designers Mario Paglino and Gianni Gross have lost their lives. Mario and Gianni are the two artists who designed the famous ‘Barbie Doll.’
The unfortunate incident that caused the casualty is said to be a head-on collision while they were travelling in Italy.
The incident happened on Sunday when both the legendary designers were along with Amodio Valerio Giurni and his wife, Silvia Moramacro. The fatal collision happened when an elderly man aged around 82 years old crashed into them on the A4 Turin-Milan highway while coming from the wrong side.