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Chiara Pennuti, Aerospace Engineer and Cancer Advocate, Dies at 27

Known for her podcast 'Una Zebra in Corsia,' Pennuti raised funds for rare cancer research and championed civil rights before her passing in Forlì.

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Overview

  • Chiara Pennuti, diagnosed with rare synovial sarcoma in 2020, passed away at 27, as confirmed by her family on May 13, 2025.
  • She created the podcast 'Una Zebra in Corsia,' which featured eight episodes highlighting the experiences of patients and healthcare professionals.
  • A €15,000 crowdfunding campaign for the podcast also supported research on rare cancers at IRST 'Dino Amadori' in Meldola.
  • Pennuti, an aerospace engineering graduate and former EuroAvia president, also advocated for assisted suicide rights and scientific outreach.
  • Her farewell ceremony will be held at Morgagni-Pierantoni Hospital in Forlì, followed by cremation, as her second podcast season remained unfinished.