Racing icon Zanardi dies at 59, leaving a legacy of resilience

TL;DR
Alex Zanardi, the Bologna-born racer who survived a 2001 crash that cost him both legs and later won CART titles and Paralympic handcycling golds, died at 59 on May 1, leaving a legacy of courage and a lasting impact on motorsport.
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