Overview

• Julio Sergio announced the death of his 15-year-old son, Enzo Bertagnoli, via an Instagram story on July 27 after doctors deemed his induced coma irreversible.
• Enzo was diagnosed with a medulloblastoma in 2020, underwent successful surgery in 2022 and faced multiple chemotherapy cycles in recent months.
• Public rituals like a head-shaving video shared by Julio Sergio and his son before chemotherapy sessions fostered widespread online engagement.
• Prominent players including Gigi Buffon, Francesco Totti, Leonardo Bonucci and Cristiano Ronaldo joined AS Roma and fans in sending messages of solidarity.
• The family’s openness and Enzo’s role in tumor awareness campaigns underscored a shared commitment to supporting others confronting serious illnesses.