DEAD Talks His Wife’s Fight With Breast Cancer: A Love Story in Photos (#46)
A heartbreaking but inspiring breast cancer story of love, loss, and resilience. Photographer Angelo Merendino shares how just five months after getting married, his wife Jennifer was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 36. From chemotherapy to radiation to reconstructive surgery, they faced every step together — and documented it all in a powerful series of photographs that went viral worldwide.
This conversation dives deep into what it means to face death as a couple, how love can carry us through unimaginable pain, and why Angelo’s photographs became a lifeline for countless others fighting their own battles. His work has been featured globally and even led to TED Talks, helping to normalize grief and inspire healing.
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Photo Greater Than 1000: Angelo Merendino at TEDxUSU
Community on social networks sharing experiences and healing | Angelo Merendino | TEDxCLE
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DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it.
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