One of only about 150 people known to have the rare fatal condition, he traveled internationally to raise awareness and participated in the search for a cure.
Sammy Basso, Advocate for Progeria Research, Is Dead at 28
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Heart and Source of Vancouver
One of only about 150 people known to have the rare fatal condition, he traveled internationally to raise awareness and participated in the search for a cure.