Thousands of people turned up for the funeral of Italian World Cup hero Salvatore “Totò” Schillaci. Schillaci died on Wednesday at the age of 59 following a battle with colon cancer.

Former Italy forward Salvatore "Toto" Schillaci has died aged 59, the Palermo hospital where he was being treated for colon cancer said a statement on Wednesday. Schillaci rose to international fame at the 1990 World Cup in Italy,

The striker, who was the top scorer at Italia ’90, was admitted to hospital last week following treatment for colon cancer

Salvatore “Totò” Schillaci, the Italy striker who was top scorer at the 1990 World Cup that his country hosted, has died. He was 59.

This archive photo taken in the year of 1990 shows Salvatore Schillaci playing for the national team of Italy.

ROME (AP) — Salvatore “Totò” Schillaci, the Italy striker who was top scorer at its home World Cup in 1990, has died. He was 59. Schillaci had been hospitalized in Palermo following treatment for colon cancer.

Rest in peace 'Toto' - Thousands turn out for funeral of Italian soccer icon Schillaci in Palermo. Posted: 20 September 2024 \. Rest in peace 'Toto

Fans, family and friends bid an emotional farewell to former Inter, Juventus and Italy striker Totò Schillaci at his funeral in Palermo cathedral on Friday. The 59-year-old, who had been in treatment for several years for colon cancer,