Serie A club Fiorentina announced overnight that owner Rocco Commisso has died at the age of 76.

In a statement published on the club’s official website, Fiorentina said Commisso passed away “after a long period of medical treatment.” He is survived by his wife Catherine, his children Giuseppe and Marisa, and his sisters Italia and Raffaelina.

Commisso became owner of La Viola in the summer of 2019, acquiring the club from the Della Valle brothers. During his tenure, Fiorentina reached a Coppa Italia final, appeared in back-to-back UEFA Conference League finals, and also advanced to a semi-final in European competition.

Born in Marina di Gioiosa Ionica, Italy, Commisso spent most of his life in the United States. A graduate of Columbia University, he was best known as the founder of Mediacom, a major cable television provider established in 1995. He also owned the New York Cosmos, a historic American club, since 2017.

“His love for Fiorentina was the greatest gift he gave himself,” the club said in its statement. “He spent unforgettable days with the boys and girls of the youth teams, always offering care and a smile to everyone. Tireless, he worked until his final days, dedicating himself to Mediacom, Fiorentina and their future.”

In recent weeks, speculation had emerged suggesting Commisso was considering selling the Florence-based club, amid a difficult season that currently has Fiorentina in the Serie A relegation zone. The 76-year-old had firmly denied those reports, insisting the club was “not for sale.”

Fiorentina are scheduled to face Bologna away on Sunday, though it remains unclear whether the match will go ahead as planned.