Fans shocked after a viral influencer and content creator died at the age of 23 following a three-year struggle with cancer.
In a heartfelt Instagram post shared on February 16, Italian influencer Damiano Alberti’s relatives said that “a part of us has flown away forever” and described him as now “free from everything he went through.”
They extended gratitude to his devoted online community, noting how much he cherished influencer’s followers and took pride in the supportive space he cultivated.
Along with the message was a photo of Alberti smiling warmly, gazing ahead. The comments section quickly overflowed with expressions of shock, mourning, and solidarity, as fans reflected on the tragedy of losing someone so young.
One follower called the loss of influencer deeply unfair for “such a young boy,” while another, who is also facing cancer, credited Alberti’s candid videos with providing comfort and a sense of connection during their own difficult journey.
Alberti, a lifestyle influencer with over 11,000 Instagram followers, built a loyal audience through authentic engagement and everyday content. He first publicly disclosed his diagnosis in May 2023, explaining a temporary break from posting due to a malignant tumour in his leg.
In that update, he described the news as overwhelming but affirmed his resolve to remain hopeful and pursue treatment under specialist care. “I’m ready to face this period, overcome it as best as I can, and come back to be with you,” he assured his supporters.
Even amid treatment, Alberti shared periodic updates whenever possible. In September 2025, he informed fans of an upcoming hospitalisation that would limit his online presence, including live streams, but emphasised his eagerness to return.
Beloved Spider-Man actor dies at 38
The Mexican voice actor Alexis Ortega, known for his work as the Spanish voice actor of Tom Holland’s character of Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), has died at the age of 38.
The news was confirmed by the World Dubbing News in a statement shared on Instagram offering condolences to Ortega’s family, friends and colleagues. No cause of death has been disclosed yet.
Ortega became the defining voice of Peter Parker for many Spanish speaking fans. He first stepped into the role in Captain America: Civil War and since then, he continued to voice the beloved superhero in Spider-Man: Homecoming and Avengers: Infinity War.
His spirited and passionate performance resonated well with the audience and had an impact on the way that an entire generation of audiences in Latin America came to relate to the young web-slinger. His voice became inextricable from Tom Holland’s portrayal of the iconic Marvel character.
