Maguila had been living with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) for 11 years.
Brazilian boxing icon, Maguila died this Thursday (24 years old), aged 66. In 2013, the athlete was diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), an incurable disease whose symptoms are very similar to Alzheimer’s. The problem is caused by excessive blows to the head and is a consequence of a successful fighting career.
The rarity of Maguila’s condition led the fighter to make an important decision in 2018: with the approval of his family, he will donate his brain for studies at the University of São Paulo (USP). The organ will be analyzed by a team that will try to understand the consequences of repeated blows to the head during sporting activity. Research is also essential to create prevention measures.
“This act of greatness by Maguila and Irani [Pinheiro]by his wife, as well as by Bellini’s wife [ex-jogador da Seleção Brasileira que também teve o cérebro doado para pesquisa]it shows that these people are not just idols in life, but will leave an even greater legacy by helping other people. I think this is really great,” said Renato Anghinah, a professor at the USP Faculty of Medicine and Maguila’s doctor, in an interview with Globo Esporte.
THE DEATH OF MAGUILA
Maguila’s death was confirmed by his wife to Record TV. According to her, the athlete had been hospitalized for 28 days; Two days earlier a nodule had been discovered in the ex-fighter’s lung.
“We tried not to talk to the press, because I tried to take care of my family. It’s everyone’s time. Maguila and…
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