Influencer Damiano Alberti dies aged 23

Sad news just in.

Alberti's death was confirmed by his family who took to his Instagram to make the sad announcement.

They wrote: "Damiano is free from everything he has experienced. A part of us has flown away forever."

Alberti was a lifestyle influencer who was diagnosed with a malignant tumor in his leg in summer 2023.

He shared that he had a treatment plan and frequently posted about his cancer diagnosis across social media.

A year on from his diagnosis in May 2024, Alberti shared a YouTube video called: "365 Days Later - The Story Of My Illness".

Just five months ago, Alberti said that he would be taking a break from sharing content.

He wrote: "Hi, unfortunately I find myself having to make this post because in the coming days I'll be hospitalized and therefore I won't be able to do live streams, something I've recently been doing with a lot of commitment and dedication.

"I'm making this post because I want to clarify that this break is forced for me and that I have all the desire in the world to keep making and creating content. In the coming days, videos will still be posted on my profiles, but since I'll be in the hospital, I won't be able to go live on Twitch. I can't wait to come back."

Just days later, Alberti explained that there had been another set back which had landed him in hospital.

He said it 'is time to get back on track and always look ahead'.

Sadly, Alberti has now died.

One fan has since wrote: "You've taught me a lot brother."

Another wrote: "This makes me so sad. I wish it were not true."