Sammy Basso, Progeria Activist and Longest-Living Survivor, Dies at 28

Basso dedicated his life to raising awareness and advancing research for the rare genetic disorder, surpassing the average life expectancy by more than double.

Sammy Basso, diagnosed with progeria at age two, became a prominent advocate for those with the condition.
Progeria, also known as Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome, accelerates aging, leading to a significantly reduced lifespan.
Basso founded the Italian Progeria Association to support affected individuals and promote scientific research.
He gained international recognition through the National Geographic documentary 'Sammy's Journey.'
Basso was involved in scientific research, contributing to gene editing efforts aimed at finding a cure for progeria.

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