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Italian photographer Oliviero Toscani, famed for provocative 1990s Benetton campaigns, dies at 82
Oliviero Toscani, known for his provocative Benetton ad campaigns, has died at the age of 82, as confirmed by his family.
He suffered from amyloidosis, a rare disease, and had lost 40 kilograms in a year, stating he was not interested in living like this.
His controversial work included shocking images that angered the Vatican, leading to Benetton severing ties with him.
His family expressed immense pain at his passing, stating, 'It is with immense pain that we announce that our beloved Oliviero has undertaken his next journey.