Totò Schillaci, the iconic Italian footballer known for his performance in the 1990 World Cup, is currently hospitalized in Palermo due to a severe recurrence of colon cancer.

Despite rumors of his death circulating widely, his family has confirmed that Schillaci is in stable condition, under constant medical supervision.

The false news even led to an erroneous update on his Wikipedia page, which has since been corrected.

Schillaci, who has undergone two surgeries for his condition, remains hopeful, drawing strength from his family and fans.

His family has urged the public to disregard the misinformation and continue supporting Totò in his fight against the illness.