Italian Fitness Influencer ‘Pettor Ale’ Alessandro Antonicelli Dies at 26 After Rare Bone Cancer

Overview

• His death was confirmed by a family note posted to his official Instagram on Saturday, December 5.
• The statement thanked supporters and requested privacy for relatives, his girlfriend and friends.
• He was diagnosed about two years ago with chondroblastic osteosarcoma, an extremely rare malignant bone tumor reported at roughly two cases per million.
• Known online as Pettor Ale, he documented training and treatment for about 159,000 followers, using his platform to raise awareness.
• He launched apparel bearing the slogan “Fuck Cancer” and, beyond social media, held a biology degree, ran a business in Milan and pursued a master’s in Food and Human Nutrition.