Lorenzo Odone was the subject of the 1992 film “Lorenzo’s Oil” depicting his parents efforts to save him from the genetic disease ALD. Lorenzo died yesterday at age 30. You can see his biography and video from the film below.
Lorenzo Odone Dies
Lorenzo Odone was born May 29, 1978. He passed away one day after his 30th birthday. His father, Augusto Odone, contests that his passing was not related to the genetic disease adrenoleukodystrophy, or ALD, that Lorenzo battled. The cause of death is being attributed to pneumonia.
Lorenzo was diagnosed at age 5 and only given a few years to live. Due to his parents research, they “formulated a blend of erucic and oleic acids found in cooking oils,” which they claimed fought the disease. A study done in 2005 did show the patented oil can, in fact, prevent symptoms.
The film stars Susan Sarandon and Nick Nolte as Lorenzo’s parents. Sarandon received an Oscar nomination for her performance. You can see video from the film below.
Lorenzo Odone Video