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Hindustan Times
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Barbie designers Mario Paglino and Gianni Grossi killed in Italy, tributes pour in: 'Forever shaped the world of dolls'
Mario Paglino and Gianni Grossi, renowned Barbie designers and longtime partners, died in a car accident on July 27 in Italy, as per multiple reports. The accident reportedly occurred when an 82-year-old man drove his car in the wrong direction on the A4 Turin-Milan highway, resulting in a head-on collision that claimed their lives. The Barbie team honoured the doll designers Mario after the couple died. Also read | Mattel launches Barbie for visually impaired people. It comes with cane, braille packaging The Barbie team honored doll designers Mario Paglino and Gianni Grossi after the couple died in a car accident in Italy July 27. (Instagram/ Barbie) How did Mario Paglino and Gianni Grossi die? Quoting Sky TG24, which is owned by Sky Italia, and the local news agency ANSA, a July 29 People report said Paglino, 52, Grossi, 55, and banker Amodio Valerio Giurni, 37, died in the crash, while another person, the wife of one of the victims, was hospitalised with serious injuries. The older man, who also died, has been identified as Egidio Ceriano, and he was thought to have travelled just over four miles (6.4 km) in the wrong lane on the highway before causing the fatal crash. Instagram tribute by team Barbie Confirming the news of the designers' death, in an Instagram post on July 28, 'Barbie mourned the loss of two treasured artists whose work has forever shaped the world of dolls, saying, 'Mario and Gianni, you will be missed.' The brand wrote, 'The Barbie team is heartbroken by the loss of Mario Paglino and Gianni Grossi, two treasured creators and Mattel collaborators who brought joy and artistry to the world of Barbie as Magnia2000. As passionate and talented designers and lifelong collectors, their spirit and love for the brand turned every creation they touched into a masterpiece. Beyond their remarkable talent, they shared an energy that lit up every space they entered.' Barbie's tribute continued: 'Whether leading the Italian Doll Convention in Milan or showcasing their talents and love for Barbie at doll shows all over the world, their presence brought warmth, laughter, and a sense of belonging.' About Mario Paglino and Gianni Grossi Paglino and Grossi founded Magia2000 in 1999, a company specialising in custom Barbie dolls inspired by pop culture and modern art. Their designs were highly sought after by collectors and fans worldwide. They designed Barbie dolls, including tributes to celebrities like Madonna, Cher, Victoria Beckham, Lady Gaga, and Sarah Jessica Parker. Paglino and Grossi received the Barbie Best Friend Award in 2016 for their outstanding contributions to the brand.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Barbie designers Mario Paglino and Gianni Grossi die in tragic car accident, leave behind a legacy in miniature couture
The renowned Barbie designers Mario Paglino and Gianni Grossi, known for their brand Magia2000, tragically passed away in a car accident in Italy. Their couture-level Barbie dolls, which paid homage to pop icons, were prized by collectors worldwide. Barbie's official Instagram page posted a heartfelt tribute, acknowledging their significant contributions and artistry to the world of Barbie. Renowned Barbie designers and lifelong partners Mario Paglino and Gianni Grossi tragically died in a car accident on July 27 in Italy, as per multiple reports. The crash occurred when an 82-year-old man drove his vehicle in the wrong direction on the A4 Turin-Milan highway, leading to a head-on collision. According to Sky TG24 and news agency ANSA, the incident claimed the lives of Paglino, 52, Grossi, 55, and banker Amodio Valerio Giurni, 37. Another person, the wife of one of the victims, was hospitalised with serious injuries. The elderly man, identified as Egidio Ceriano, also died in the crash. The duo was known globally for their elaborate, couture-level Barbie dolls under their brand Magia2000, which they launched in 1999. Beyond childhood nostalgia, their work turned Barbie into a high fashion muse, one sequin at a time. Their custom dolls paid homage to pop icons like Madonna, Lady Gaga, Cher, Victoria Beckham, and Sarah Jessica Parker, and were prized by collectors for their dramatic silhouettes, intricate detailing, and editorial-worthy styling. On July 28, Barbie's official Instagram page posted a heartfelt tribute: 'Mario and Gianni, you will be missed.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo The statement continued, 'The Barbie team is heartbroken by the loss of Mario Paglino and Gianni Grossi, two treasured creators and Mattel collaborators who brought joy and artistry to the world of Barbie as Magia2000… Their spirit and love for the brand turned every creation they touched into a masterpiece. ' Whether hosting the Italian Doll Convention in Milan or dazzling audiences at global doll shows, Paglino and Grossi's work brought a sense of magic and elegance to miniature fashion. In 2016, they were honoured with the Barbie Best Friend Award, a nod not just to their talent, but to their enduring impact on the world of style through one of its most iconic figures.
Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Italy plane crash: Jet nosedives on motorway killing two as cars drive through flames
The moment a light aircraft suddenly plummeted vertically down and exploded on a busy highway can be seen in startling footage - two people died in the crash in Brescia, Italy Horror footage shows the moment a plane crashed into a busy road and exploded in a fireball. Two people died in the crash on Tuesday, which saw a light aircraft plough nose-first into the ground in Brescia province, Italy. In chilling footage, the plane can be seen rapidly falling to the ground in a steep descent. Miraculously, the aircraft managed to miss all of the cars and other vehicles on the Corda Molle at the time. One car could be seen driving straight through the fireball that spread across the road when the plane hit the ground. Another car also drove through the flames, but neither vehicle lost control. Two motorists were injured with non-life-threatening injuries. Officials investigating the incident involving the 'ultralight' plane have said it will be difficult to determine what caused the crash. The lack of rules for this type of plane meant it did not have to declare its destination when it took off. Investigators will look into if there is a gap in the regulations that meant certain procedures did not have to be followed before the plane embarked on its final journey. Two people onboard the aircraft, a 75-year-old lawyer from Milan named Sergio Ravaglia and his female partner Anna Maria De Stefano, 50, are reported to have died. The crash occurred after midday on Tuesday after taking off from the Gagnano Trebbiense runway in the Piacenza region, Italian broadcasting channel Sky TG24 said. Traffic on the motorway was immediately suspended in both directions for several hours. Fire crews rushed quickly to the scene and were able to extinguish the fire and secure the area. An investigation into the crash is now underway. Eyewitness Enzo Bregoli said they saw the plane flying low, but it did not seem to be in any sort of trouble. According to a translation of their comments to Corriere della Sera, they said: 'Suddenly, the pilot seemed to lose control: the ultralight spun around and fell straight down onto the road, nose-first. If he had just tried to turn, it could have hit me. The moment the aircraft touched the asphalt, it immediately caught fire.' Mr Bregoli said he was "worried" and was around 50 metres behind the plane. He said he crossed into an emergency lane to get away from the fire. Cladio Nolli, 49, was also driving nearby. She said she had entered a ring road close to the crash when flames suddenly erupted in her eye line. 'I entered the ring road and saw a burst of flame, without understanding what had happened,' she said. 'I had a truck in front of me and I crashed into it, passing through the flames. Then there was a loud bang, it was a ball of fire.' She added: 'I never thought something like this could happen to me. At the time, I assumed the truck in front of me had lost something; I had no idea it was a plane. I had seen it in the air before, but I realized later. For twenty seconds, it missed me too."
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Skydiver Felix Baumgartner, known for record-breaking jump from stratosphere, dies in paragliding crash
Felix Baumgartner, an Austrian base jumper and skydiver renowned for his record-breaking jump from the stratosphere, died while paragliding in Italy on Thursday, local media reported. Baumgartner, 56, lost control of his paraglider and crashed into a hotel swimming pool in the coastal town of Porto Sant'Elpidio, CNN affiliate SkyTG24 reported. The apparatus struck a woman who was not seriously injured, according to SkyTG24. Italy's national broadcaster RAI reported that authorities are working to determine the exact cause of the crash. CNN has reached out to Baumgartner's representatives. The mayor of Porto Sant'Elpidio, Massimiliano Ciarpella, said on his official Facebook page that his community was 'deeply affected' by the death of Baumgartner, who he called a 'symbol of courage.' Baumgartner, who had base jumped from landmarks like the Petronas Towers in Malaysia and the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, achieved international recognition in 2012 when he broke a world record by skydiving from a pressurized pod about 24 miles above the ground. Red Bull, which sponsored Baumgartner's record-breaking feat, issued a statement Thursday stating in part, 'We are shocked and overwhelmed with sadness to hear the devastating news of our longtime friend Felix Baumgartner. 'Felix was 'born to fly' and was determined to push the limits. He was also smart, professional, thorough, and meticulous, never leaving anything to chance. He was generous, giving much of his time to help and inspiring so many people.' A decade after his famed leap, he described to CNN how he felt at that moment. 'I'm standing there on top of the world outside of a capsule in space and in the stratosphere. I looked around the sky above me was completely black,' Baumgartner told CNN Sport's Patrick Snell. 'I was really trying to inhale that moment,' he added. As he fell to Earth, his speed reached more than 840 mph, breaking the sound barrier. The so-called Red Bull Stratos freefall took six years to plan as the team worked out every detail of the jump. 'We thought, we're going to build the capsule, build the pressure suit, practice for a while, and then we go all the way up to the stratosphere and come back to Earth at supersonic speed,' said Baumgartner. 'Sometimes we'd go into a meeting with three problems and then leave that meeting eight hours later with another five … and no solution for the previous problems.' To get Baumgartner up to the stratosphere, his team had to construct a helium balloon the size of 33 football pitches, weighing 3,708lbs. It took as many as 20 people to move without damaging the balloon's material, which was 10 times thinner than a sandwich bag. But the biggest threat to the project was perhaps the most unforeseen – Baumgartner's mental fortitude. The suit had to be both pressurized and able to handle temperatures of minus 72° Celsius (minus 97.6° Fahrenheit). 'It's very uncomfortable,' said Baumgartner. 'You have a total lack of mobility. It always feels like you're breathing through a pillow. You're completely separated from the outside world. So once the visor is down, all you can hear is yourself breathing.' Soon after landing, Baumgartner said he struggled to process his emotions as he approached the Earth. 'I had tears in my eyes when I was coming back a couple of times because you're sitting there and you thought about that moment so many times, you know, how it would feel and how it would look like.' 'And this is way bigger than I had anticipated,' he said. Solve the daily Crossword
CNN
17-07-2025
- Sport
- CNN
Skydiver Felix Baumgartner, known for record-breaking jump from stratosphere, dies in paragliding crash
Felix Baumgartner, an Austrian base jumper and skydiver renowned for his record-breaking jump from the stratosphere, died while paragliding in Italy on Thursday, local media reported. Baumgartner, 56, lost control of his paraglider and crashed into a hotel swimming pool in the coastal town of Porto Sant'Elpidio, CNN affiliate SkyTG24 reported. The apparatus struck a woman who was not seriously injured, according to SkyTG24. Italy's national broadcaster RAI reported that authorities are working to determine the exact cause of the crash. CNN has reached out to Baumgartner's representatives. The mayor of Porto Sant'Elpidio, Massimiliano Ciarpella, said on his official Facebook page that his community was 'deeply affected' by the death of Baumgartner, who he called a 'symbol of courage.' Baumgartner, who had base jumped from landmarks like the Petronas Towers in Malaysia and the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, achieved international recognition in 2012 when he broke a world record by skydiving from a pressurized pod about 24 miles above the ground. A decade later, he described to CNN how he felt at that moment. 'I'm standing there on top of the world outside of a capsule in space and in the stratosphere. I looked around the sky above me was completely black,' Baumgartner told CNN Sport's Patrick Snell. 'I was really trying to inhale that moment,' he added. As he fell to Earth, his speed reached more than 840 mph, breaking the sound barrier. The so-called Red Bull Stratos freefall took six years to plan as the team worked out every detail of the jump. 'We thought, we're going to build the capsule, build the pressure suit, practice for a while, and then we go all the way up to the stratosphere and come back to Earth at supersonic speed,' said Baumgartner. 'Sometimes we'd go into a meeting with three problems and then leave that meeting eight hours later with another five … and no solution for the previous problems.' To get Baumgartner up to the stratosphere, his team had to construct a helium balloon the size of 33 football pitches, weighing 3,708lbs. It took as many as 20 people to move without damaging the balloon's material, which was 10 times thinner than a sandwich bag. But the biggest threat to the project was perhaps the most unforeseen – Baumgartner's mental fortitude. The suit had to be both pressurized and able to handle temperatures of minus 72° Celsius (minus 97.6° Fahrenheit). 'It's very uncomfortable,' said Baumgartner. 'You have a total lack of mobility. It always feels like you're breathing through a pillow. You're completely separated from the outside world. So once the visor is down, all you can hear is yourself breathing.' Soon after landing, Baumgartner said he struggled to process his emotions as he approached the Earth. 'I had tears in my eyes when I was coming back a couple of times because you're sitting there and you thought about that moment so many times, you know, how it would feel and how it would look like.' 'And this is way bigger than I had anticipated,' he said.
