Fonni mourns the passing of Marco Loddo , who died at just 32 years old following a serious pathology .

For Loddo, who has long been part of the local mask group "Urthos and Buttudos", the condolences of the local community and the various local and island associations close to culture are unanimous.

«We are losing a young son of this community – says the mayor Daniela Falconi, moved – we prayed and hoped until the end that Marco could make it and recover as soon as possible. We are all saddened and shaken by his passing. The memory of a decent, hard-working boy who was always on the front line for the good of the country will always remain alive in us. We will miss him so much and at this moment our thoughts can only go to his family to whom we are particularly close."

Thus Antonio Marratzu, President of Urthos and Buttudos: «We are shocked and in disbelief. We are losing a friend but above all a brother with whom we not only shared a passion for traditions but also a unique bond in everyday life ." He continues: «His memory will live forever in us, accompanying us in all our initiatives. We are close to the family."

Funeral tomorrow at 3.30pm. The cultural initiatives planned for the town over the weekend have been cancelled.