Palermo mourns the loss of 42-year-old Pilates teacher Costanza Panico: memories from friends and students.

The fitness community in Sicily is mourning the death of Costanza Panico, a pilates instructor who had opened her own center in Palermo. She was 42 years old and the daughter of Rita Barbera, the former director of Ucciardone prison and a mayoral candidate in the last local elections with her civic list. Panico had been battling cancer for some time, and despite treatments and her strong will, she did not make it. She leaves behind a husband and two children. The news of her death has left many friends and students in disbelief. She is remembered as a sunny woman who believed in the power of teamwork in life and her profession. Social media has been flooded with comments and tributes from those who knew Panico well and those who had simply crossed paths with her. The pain of her loss is immense, and many express their condolences and wish strength for her family. Panico’s death is another reminder of the devastating reach of cancer. The fitness community and others remember her as a beautiful and young woman, a wife, mother, daughter, and sister. The loss of her radiant smile is deeply felt by those who knew her. Friends and acquaintances share their love and grief, acknowledging the beauty and cruelty of life.
Palermo, morta a 42 anni Costanza Panico insegnante di pilates: il ricordo degli amici e delle allieve
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