A groom died of a heart attack in the hours between his wedding ceremony and reception.
Antimo Squillace collapsed yesterday (2 Sept) as he and his bride Federica Vespo changed outfits in separate rooms ahead of their photoshoot.
Paramedics fought for over an hour to revive him.
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It happened at the La Roveda farmhouse in Montebello della Battaglia, Italy.
He was still alive when loaded into an ambulance but tragically died soon after arriving at a hospital in nearby Pavia, south of Milan.
Antimo, 49, and Federica, 31, had tied the knot the day before in a civil ceremony at Bornasco town hall, the village where they lived together.
He was not known to have any health issues, as reported by Need To Know.
According to his social media, he leaves behind a son, and had recently shared a photo of the couple’s wedding rings.
Friend Davide paid tribute: “I lost a true friend, one of those I grew up with, playing football, laughing without a care.
“Today, you’re no longer here, and it hurts. Life reminds us that we’re just passing through, but the memories with you will stay forever.”
