Overview
- Pietro Lombardi told followers on Instagram on Wednesday that his 31‑year‑old cousin has died, posting a childhood photo of the two together.
- In the short tribute he said she had "long and bravely" fought a serious illness and that her "far too early farewell" fills the family with deep sorrow.
- Lombardi did not name his cousin or disclose the specific illness in the post and offered hope that her suffering has ended.
- Several German entertainment outlets quickly republished his Instagram message and reported fans' consoling replies while noting recent media attention on Lombardi following a separate car accident.
- No further factual details about cause of death, funeral arrangements, or additional identifying information have been released and the family has kept the matter private.