About Giovanni Nuvoli
Lived 1953 – 2007 (aged 53). Giovanni Nuvoli was an Italian association football referee.
Giovanni Nuvoli (Alghero, 15 December 1953 – Alghero, 23 July 2007) was an Italian football referee who suffered of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis since 2001. With the help of Associazione Luca Coscioni, he fought for his right to die but his attempted euthanasia was blocked by the authorities on 13 February 2007. The case sparked controversy in Italy, also because of its similarity to that of Piergiorgio Welby.
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Who was Giovanni Nuvoli?
Italian football referee (1953-2007)
When was Giovanni Nuvoli born?
Giovanni Nuvoli was born on 15 December 1953 in Alghero.
When did Giovanni Nuvoli die?
Giovanni Nuvoli died on 23 July 2007 in Alghero.
What was Giovanni Nuvoli's occupation?
Giovanni Nuvoli was an association football referee.
What nationality was Giovanni Nuvoli?
Giovanni Nuvoli was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Giovanni Nuvoli. https://biography.guide/giovanni-nuvoli/
MLA: "Giovanni Nuvoli." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/giovanni-nuvoli/.
Chicago: "Giovanni Nuvoli." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/giovanni-nuvoli/.
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