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Story summary
- A Christmas celebration in Settimo Torinese, Italy, ended when 47-year-old Giovanni Lopez choked during December 24 lunch.
- Relatives and paramedics tried to dislodge the blockage, but Lopez collapsed and could not be revived.
- A medical examiner later confirmed his death.
- Domenico, his brother, paid tribute on Facebook, describing Giovanni as pure and generous.
- Local reports later clarified that he choked on a piece of fruit, not the panettone itself.
