Umberto Masetti who started twice at the Isle of Man in 1955 but failed to finish in both the 125 and 250 events on an MV died this year aged 80.
From all reports he was a bit of a lad and had a Mickey Mouse logo on his helmet like someone else I know.
He was born on May 4, 1926 in Parma. He won his first World title, riding a Gilera. He finished third in 1951 and won again the title in 1952. He was again third in 1955 and sixth in 1956, riding an MV Agusta.He won six 500cc Grand Prix races.

Redman and Masetti