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From Coma to Comeback: Stefania Pedretti's Inspiring Journey

2/2/2026

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Stefania "Alos" Pedretti, guitarist and singer with the band OvO, woke from a coma on January 9, 2022, after severe encephalitis impaired her speech, and her doctor urged her to return to the band to regain her voice.
She initially struggled but found her voice during rehearsals, with a speech therapist noting singing helped bypass psychological blocks.
Following her recovery, Stefania Pedretti released the album Gemma in 2025.

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Story summary

Stefania "Alos" Pedretti, guitarist and singer with the band OvO, woke from a coma on January 9, 2022, after severe encephalitis impaired her speech, and her doctor urged her to return to the band to regain her voice.
She initially struggled but found her voice during rehearsals, with a speech therapist noting singing helped bypass psychological blocks.
Following her recovery, Stefania Pedretti released the album Gemma in 2025.