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1995
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2024
Sammy Basso Obituary
Sammy Basso was one of the oldest known people with the premature aging disease progeria, and he worked to find a cure for his own affliction.
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Tony
January 11, 2025
To the family, many, many friends, and colleagues of this wonderful person Sammy Basso fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. Sammy Basso was one of the oldest known people with the premature aging disease progeria, and he worked to find a cure for his own affliction. We will miss Sammy Basso's presence and his many contributions to his community as a biologist. May the love and the special memory you shared and cherish with him show just how much your life was touched by him. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with Sammy Basso. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Sammy Basso. He will be greatly missed but not forgotten.
Sharon Wheeler
October 15, 2024
So sorry to hear of Sammy's passing. I wish I had the chance to meet such a wonderful beautiful loving person. Sammy will forever live in everyone's . Mt sincere condolences go out to he's family. I will say how heaven is shinning so bright in receiving such a beautiful . Sammy fly high with those beautiful wings
Davis Family
October 12, 2024
We send heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the family of Sammy Basso. He will be missed by all who loved him. He will be remembered as an educator, a molecular biologist and spokesperson for the progeria patient community, for his ability to find laughter in almost anything, his positive attitude, and for his humorous personality that always shone through. He has been described as "remarkable, brilliant but down-to-earth, serious but funny, charismatic but deeply kind." Thank you, Sammy! Your legacy will continue.
Sammy made many comments that stand out to me, including these: "Progeria is a small part of my life, because it only affects the body." "Progeria does not prevent me to have a happy life."
Please continue to cherish your good memories of Sammy, and may they provide some comfort for you. May prayers strengthen you and God´s loyal love always comfort and sustain you. Psalm 23
Carson Loveless
October 10, 2024
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RB
October 10, 2024
A fighter to the end. A biologist but he was also a patient that fought progeria along with others with this disease. Heartfelt condolences to the Basso family. Truly sorry for your loss. God be with you.
Rob
October 9, 2024
REST in PEACE .... Sammy
RR
October 9, 2024
A dedicated advocate for himself and others that suffered from progeria. He fought a hard fight. Sincere condolences to the Basso family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you at this very difficult time of your loss.
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