For those of you not from Melbourne and aware of the reference, you have to wait a bit longer before you start celebrating, I'm still alive
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Originally Posted by Trevor 57
Hey Franco, you gonna change your username now?
R.I.P. Franco
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The good lord has called up his best furniture salesman for the grand opening of his baroque furniture store in the sky
Might be time to turn into Ken Bruce, or maybe Nick Scali
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Iconic Melbourne furniture salesman Franco Cozzo dies
Melbourne icon Franco Cozzo, a furniture salesman whose TV advertisements became ingrained in the city’s popular culture, has died. He was 87.
The Italian-Australian businessman’s death was announced on his social media account on Wednesday afternoon.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Franco Cozzo,” the post read.
“He was surrounded by his loving wife and family. We would greatly appreciate that our privacy be respected during this difficult time.”
A family member also confirmed his death to The Age.
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https://www.theage.com.au/national/v...15-p5erro.html