The only fatalities during a race or race weekend I can think of in the early eighties was Paletti and Gilles in 1982. Out of ideas otherwise.
I'm gonna guess the Italian team was Alfa Romeo, so whoever died in an Alfa at the beginning of the 80's, and drove for either Ligier or Renault before that
Think we've had this question in years past (hoping ot wasn't in this thread ) Who's the only driver to get a DNQ, DNF and DSQ in the same race? Bonus for year/race.
I know the guy didnt qualify but decided he would race anyway but his car broke before he got disqualified.