Italian skier Matilde Lorenzi tragically lost her life in a skiing accident. She was training on the Grawand G1 slope in Val Senes when she fell.
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) expressed their sadness on Instagram over the tragic passing of Italian skier Matilde Lorenzi, who was only 19.
They posted a touching black-and-white photo of Lorenzi, sharing that the news was first confirmed by the Italian Ministry of Defense.
In their statement, FIS said they stand with FISI President Flavio Roda and the entire Italian winter sports community, including coaches, athletes, teammates, and staff, as they mourn Lorenzi’s loss.
At the end, the federation shared their deep sadness, mourning alongside Lorenzi’s family and friends. Joining them, the Ministry of Defense and its Minister Guido Crosetto posted a message in Italian, honoring the young Army athlete and offering support to Lorenzi’s family.
The Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI) also posted a statement on their website, including details of her funeral. They announced that it would be held on Thursday, October 31, at 10 AM in Giaveno at San Lorenzo parish.
Lorenzi’s family asked for donations instead of flowers to support the “Project in Memory of Matildina.
The Italian Army’s sports branch, Centro Sportivo Esercito, honored Lorenzi on Instagram. Their heartfelt caption, translated from Italian, read, “Too soon!! This is the only thought in our hearts during this time of sorrow.
They continued, “We stand with your family and Lucrezia, comforted that you were doing what you loved. Take a few more turns for us and watch over those who loved you.”
Lorenzi’s boyfriend, Federico Tomasoni, has also been sharing memories of her on Instagram. In one post, he wrote, “You are the most beautiful thing that life could ever give me.
I love you, little star ,” along with a close-up of their hands as he held hers.
Another memory showed Lorenzi by the beach, replying “Ciao” to Tomasoni’s greeting.
Before her passing, Lorenzi’s last Instagram post featured photos of a sunset in Ibiza. Among these images was one of her with Tomasoni, her arms around him, with a caption that read, “chasing sunsets in ibiza [sic].”
We offer our deepest condolences to Lorenzi’s family, boyfriend, friends, colleagues, and loved ones as they cope with this immense loss.
Isabella Strahan’s Inspiring Journey: A Battle with Cancer
The 19-year-old daughter of former NFL player Michael Strahan, Isabella, recently gave an update on her valiant fight against cancer. Isabella broke down in tears as she announced on social media that she would only need four chemotherapy sessions as opposed to the six that were initially scheduled. She was overcome with delight at hearing this unexpected news, which was a big step in the right direction for her recuperation.
Isabella was given a medulloblastoma diagnosis last year. This kind of cancer is found near the base of the brain. In January 2024, she courageously revealed her experience during an interview on Good Morning America, which made her diagnosis public. Isabella is resilient and unflappable in spite of her struggles.
“I feel fantastic. Not too awful,” Isabella said in the January interview, demonstrating her fortitude in the face of difficulty.
October 2023 marked the start of Isabella’s journey as she enrolled in her first year of college at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. She sought medical attention when she began to experience recurrent headaches. As the symptoms worsened, nausea and trouble walking straightened out. When Isabella woke up one day in late October and started vomiting blood, her condition took a sharp turn for the worse. At first, her problems were thought to be caused by vertigo. She contacted her sister, who then alerted their entire family, as soon as she realized something was really wrong.
Isabella has fought cancer with incredible strength since learning of her illness. She gave a positive update in a recent YouTube video, revealing that she will only require four chemotherapy cycles as opposed to the original six. Knowing that Isabella is halfway through her therapy, the burden on her shoulders began to ease, and she shed these happy tears.
I’ll finish up in May. Isabella grinned and said, “And I can kind of try and have a summer to feel better.” And I’m overjoyed since I had assumed I would be finished by the end of July. My goal was to complete six rounds in all. After that, I would actually have to return to school immediately. I’m overjoyed.
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