Loris Comparin, a multiple Italian and world karate champion, died at Santorso Hospital in the province of Vicenza of acute tonsillitis that produced septicemia. He was 46 years old. Sean Henke, president of the Italian Karate Sports Educational Federation, made the announcement of the death. Comparin has won 23 Italian championships, three European titles, four world championships, and two intercontinental championships in karate kumite specialties.
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