Sammy Basso, an Italian suffering from progeria or Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome, the premature aging disease, died at the age of 28, numerous public figures lamented on Sunday, celebrating the bravery with which he faced the disease.
According to the Italian media, Basso He was the oldest person in the world with this disease, whose life expectancy at birth is about 13 years.
Basso He died on Saturday night, after an illness, while having dinner with friends in a restaurant, according to the media.
“Sammy Basso It was an extraordinary example of courage, faith and positive spirit. “He faced each challenge with a smile, demonstrating that the strength of the soul can overcome all obstacles,” the head of the Italian government wrote in Giorgia Meloni.
“His commitment to progeria research and his ability to inspire others will forever remain an example to follow,” he added.
Born on December 1, 1995 in northern Italy, Basso He completed university studies in Padua and in 2021 he specialized in molecular biology with a thesis that seeks to clarify the relationship between inflammation and progeria, according to the newspaper La Repubblica.
Basso He was active on social networks and had more than 70,000 followers on Instagram.