Naples, child who received damaged heart transplant dies

Naples, 21 February (LaPresse) – The child who received a damaged heart transplant has died in Naples. The hospital announced the news in a statement: ‘It is with deep sorrow that the Colli Hospital announces that this morning, Saturday 21 February 2026, the young patient who underwent a transplant on 23 December 2025 has died following a sudden and irreversible deterioration in his clinical condition. The Strategic Management, together with all healthcare and non-healthcare professionals, expresses its deepest condolences and extends its respect and heartfelt sympathy to the family at this time of immense grief.”