Many social media users are mourning the loss of fitness influencer Alessandro Antonicelli. He was 26 years old, and his death came after a two-year cancer battle. Notably, Antonicelli was also known for using his platform to raise funds for cancer research. Now, the internet is paying tribute to his legacy.
His death was confirmed via his official Instagram account on December 6. The post starts, “Today, the world feels a little emptier: Ale has flown away, free from pain, finding the peace he deserved. We know how much you loved and supported him, but now we ask you to protect his family, girlfriend, and friends during this painful time.”
It continued, “We will carry on his **** Cancer project with the same determination he taught us: it’s what he would have wanted, and it’s the truest way to keep him alive.”
Alessandro Antonicelli Opened Up About Having Cancer in 2023
Antonicelli initially gained his social media following by posting workout content. However, his online presence took on new meaning when, in August 2023, he opened up about recently receiving a diagnosis for chondroblastic osteosarcoma, which is a malignant bone tumor.
He said on Instagram at the time, “Today starts a new journey for me. Among various commitments, this year I supported several medical visits and the knee pain and the chronic fatigue, which I was experiencing for over a year, as I suspected, had nothing to do with my workouts.”
He went on, revealing the news, “I wish it were ligaments or meniscus. But unfortunately, it wasnât like that. I have been diagnosed with chondroblastic osteosarcoma, a very rare form of malignant bone cancer. A type of cancer that affects only 0.2%, 2 cases per million people.”
Antonicelli later said in the statement, “But as soon as I had the time to celebrate everything, the graduation, passing the masters entrance exam and moving to Milan, at the highest moment in my life, the bad news arrives.”
Many Are Flocking to Social Media to Pay Tribute to His Legacy
Antonicelli had well over 190,000 followers on his Instagram account. These were people who were not only passionate about his fitness advice, but they also cared about his story. Now, they are taking social media to honor him.
One person commented on his Instagram, saying, “Not gonna say goodbye bro.
Iâm telling you that weâll see each other further: in every training, in every new dream, in every person who will lead your example. Ti amo â¤ï¸ 𩹔
Someone else said, “No more needles, no more crutches or strollers, no more hidden pain or less, no more bad news from interviews, no more anonymous hospital rooms, no more sleepless nights battling pain, no more fears, doubts, questions, silences….. Now your soul is free Ale… protect where ever you are all those who loved you down here… So sorry it turned out this way… 26 years is too short… ðð¢ Rest in peace…”
Finally, another person wrote, “A beautiful boyð¤ððð I donât know why life stops like this for some at 26… i want to imagine he was an angel.. he had an intense and deep look. ð¢”
The post Well-Known Social Media Star Passes Away & Tributes Pour In appeared first on EntertainmentNow.