Sammy Basso, oldest patient in the world suffering from premature aging, died at 28

The Italian media spoke of him as the oldest patient suffering from premature aging. Sammy Basso, suffering from progeria (or Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome), died at the age of 28, many public figures lamented on Sunday October 6, saluting his courage in his fight against the disease.

Sammy Basso died Saturday evening after feeling unwell while dining with friends in a restaurant, according to media reports. “Sammy Basso was an extraordinary example of courage, faith and positive spirit. He faced every challenge with a smile, proving that the strength of soul can overcome any obstaclewrote the head of the Italian government, Giorgia Meloni, on X. His commitment to progeria research and his ability to inspire others will forever be a role model.”

Sammy Basso was very active on social networks. He was notably followed by more than 72,000 people on Instagram. He had recently traveled to China, in particular to try to raise awareness of the fight against progeria.

Born on December 1, 1995 in northern Italy, Sammy Basso studied at university in Padua and specialized in 2021 in molecular biology, with a thesis seeking to clarify the relationship between inflammations and progeria, according to the daily transalpine La Repubblica.