Mario Paglino and Gianni Grossi, life partners and creative collaborators behind the renowned Italian artisanal doll studio Magia2000, were killed in a devastating car accident on July 24, 2025, on Italy’s A4 motorway between Novara Est and Marcallo Mesero. The pair were traveling in their Peugeot 3008 when their vehicle was struck by another that entered the highway traveling the wrong way. The collision proved fatal for both Paglino and Grossi, along with two other passengers: Amodio Giurni (37), now hospitalized in critical condition, and an elderly driver, 82-year-old Egidio Ceriano, who also died in the crash. Giurni’s wife was the lone survivor, though she remains in serious medical condition.

Mario and Gianni co-founded *Magia2000* in 1999, a studio celebrated globally for its intricately handcrafted Barbie dolls that blended haute couture with imaginative artistry. Their work, regularly showcased at collector conventions and featured in high-profile charity auctions, often raised thousands of euros—one limited-edition piece sold for €15,000 in 2015. Their boundaries-pushing designs drew acclaim both within the doll-collecting community and beyond).

In addition to their entrepreneurial successes, Mario and Gianni were beloved for their warmth, generosity, and passionate partnership—both personal and professional. Many remember them as kind-hearted creators whose influence extended far beyond their craft. Their sudden deaths have left a grief-stricken void in the artistic and collector circles, as well as among friends and fans around the world.

Italian outlets, including *Notizie.it*, have underscored how their loss accentuates broader concerns about road safety and the unpredictable impact of traffic tragedies. The wrong-way crash serves as a stark reminder of how quickly lives and legacies can be altered—even in a single moment on the highway.

Mario Paglino and Gianni Grossi leave behind a legacy of visionary artistry, collaboration, and compassion. While their creative journey ended abruptly, the dolls they crafted—and the lives they touched—stand as enduring testaments to their talent and partnership.

Detail Information

• Victims Mario Paglino & Gianni Grossi
• Date July 24, 2025
• Location A4 motorway, Novara Est to Marcallo Mesero, Italy
• Cause Collision with a wrong‑way vehicle
• Legacy Founders of Magia2000; globally renowned designers and partners in life and art