★ HOW OLD IS PIETRO TARICONE?
Pietro Taricone is 51 years old, born February 4, 1975 in IT · Aquarius.
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★ LEDE
About
Pietro Taricone was an Italian actor and television personality who became famous after appearing on the first season of Grande Fratello in 2000. Born in Frosinone on 4 February 1975, he finished third on the show while fellow contestant Cristina Plevani won, but the exposure launched his career in Italian television and film. An extreme sport enthusiast nicknamed 'The Warrior', Taricone died in a skydiving accident in June 2010 at age 35. As an Aquarius, he embodied the sign's bold risk-taking nature.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Pietro Taricone was an Italian actor, television personality, and reality show contestant known for his athletic charisma and fearless approach to extreme sports. Born in Frosinone on 4 February 1975, he gained widespread recognition as a contestant on the first season of Grande Fratello, the Italian version of Big Brother, in 2000. During his time on the show, Taricone had a high-profile affair with fellow contestant Cristina Plevani just three days into their confinement; Plevani won the season while Taricone finished in third place. Despite not winning, Grande Fratello's platform proved transformative—it launched his career and led to subsequent roles in Italian television and film. Taricone had a daughter, Sofia, with Polish model and actress Kasia Smutniak. An avid athlete and extreme sport enthusiast, he earned the nickname 'O' guerriero' ('The Warrior'). As an actor, he worked across television and cinema in Italy. As an Aquarius born in early February, Taricone embodied the sign's independent and unconventional spirit. His life path number is 1, reflecting pioneering energy. On 29 June 2010, Taricone died following a catastrophic skydiving accident near Terni, Umbria. During a tandem jump with Smutniak that June, he delayed opening his parachute until he was just 100 metres from the ground, preventing him from stopping his fall. He sustained severe injuries to his back, legs, and head and died after more than nine hours of surgery at age 35.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Taricone grew up in Frosinone and developed into an avid athlete and extreme sport enthusiast before his television breakthrough. His early passion for athletics and high-risk activities earned him the nickname 'The Warrior'. He was cast on the first season of Grande Fratello, the Italian adaptation of Big Brother, in 2000, which would become the turning point in his career.
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Trivia
- On Grande Fratello's first season in 2000, Taricone had an affair with fellow contestant Cristina Plevani after only three days in the house; she won the season while he placed third.
- He shared a daughter named Sofia with Polish model and actress Kasia Smutniak.
- Taricone died in a skydiving accident after intentionally delaying his parachute deployment until just 100 metres from the ground, a critical misjudgement that left him unable to arrest his fall.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Pietro Taricone tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 1 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Nicola PeltzPig · 1995
- Brian MayPig · 1947
CHALLENGING
- Patrick MöllekenRooster · 1993
- Ewa Farna
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Pietro Taricone?
- Pietro Taricone is 51 years old (born February 4, 1975).
- When is Pietro Taricone's birthday?
- Pietro Taricone was born on February 4, 1975.
- What is Pietro Taricone's zodiac sign?
- Pietro Taricone is a Aquarius, born February 4, 1975.
- What is Pietro Taricone's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Pietro Taricone was born in 1975, the year of the Wood Rabbit.
- Where is Pietro Taricone from?
- Pietro Taricone is from IT.
- What does Pietro Taricone do?
- Pietro Taricone is a actor.
- Is Pietro Taricone still alive?
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