Giulio Lepschy, who passed away at the age of 91, was a distinguished linguist celebrated for his groundbreaking work in structuralism and the Italian language. His influential book, 'La Linguistica Strutturale,' published in 1966, showcased complex linguistic theories in an accessible manner. Alongside his wife, Anna Laura Momigliano, he co-authored 'The Italian Language Today' in 1977, which remains a crucial text in understanding the history and sociolinguistics of Italian. Lepschy also edited the five-volume 'History of Linguistics' from 1994 to 1998, marking a significant milestone in linguistic studies. As a professor at the University of Reading, he fostered a vibrant academic community that blended various disciplines, including literature, history, and philosophy. Born in Venice, Italy, Lepschy faced early adversity due to his Jewish heritage during World War II but later excelled academically, graduating from the Scuola Normale in Pisa in 1957. His accolades included becoming a fellow of the British Academy in 1987 and receiving the Commendatore della Repubblica Italiana in 2003. He is survived by his wife, Anna Laura.