In Naples, a two-year-old boy named Domenico has tragically died following a heart transplant that garnered national attention in Italy. His heart was damaged during transport due to improper cooling, which led to a sudden and irreversible deterioration in his clinical condition. The hospital confirmed that he passed away on the intensive care unit, prompting widespread shock and sorrow across the country. Domenico, born with a congenital heart defect, had been anxiously awaited by medical staff and the public alike after a donor heart was finally found for him at the end of last year. However, the way the heart was transported from Bolzano to Naples involved significant mishandling; it was kept at minus 80 degrees Celsius instead of the required plus four, severely compromising its viability. As a result, the doctors implanted the already damaged heart into the boy after it was removed, as the procedure was irreversible once undertaken. His case had filled headlines in Italy for several weeks, partly because of alleged medical errors that occurred during the attempt to save his life. The circumstances surrounding Domenico's treatment and the mistakes made are now under investigation, posing serious questions about medical protocols and patient safety in such sensitive cases. The outpouring of grief from the public reflects the collective trauma of losing a young life that represented hope and resilience for many in Italy.