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Vittorio Sgarbi hospitalized in intensive care at Gemelli in Rome

Former MP and art critic Vittorio Sgarbi is in intensive care for respiratory failure.

1 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Vittorio Sgarbi hospitalized in intensive care at Gemelli in Rome — Photo: Elena Torre from Viareggio, Italia · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

Vittorio Sgarbi, art critic and former Undersecretary of Culture, has been hospitalized in intensive care at the Policlinico Gemelli in Rome. According to various health sources and the website ilgraffio.net, his condition is serious.

The hospitalization was caused by respiratory failure, and according to further reports, Sgarbi is said to be in critical but stable condition. The 74-year-old is known for his controversial character and has been a prominent figure in the Italian cultural scene for several decades.

In recent months, Sgarbi had already been hospitalized to address a severe depressive syndrome. During the spring of 2025, he faced periods of isolation and significant weight loss.

Sgarbi's daughter, Evelina, is said to have visited her father during his current hospitalization. In addition to his work in the art world, Sgarbi has remained active in politics, continuing to serve as mayor of a municipality in Lazio.

His health challenges are being monitored by specialized medical staff, and information about his condition is subject to updates. Several media outlets, including ANSA and la Repubblica, have confirmed his hospitalization and the severity of his current condition.

While awaiting further news, Sgarbi continues to attract the attention of the media and the public, being a well-known figure in the Italian cultural landscape.

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