Michele Zappella, the renowned Italian psychiatrist and scholar of child neuropsychiatry, has passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 90. Born in Viareggio on March 4, 1936, Zappella dedicated his life to the field of child neuropsychiatry, leaving a lasting impact on the medical community. Michele Zappella's journey in child neuropsychiatry began in Rome, where he graduated in medicine and surgery in 1960.
He then ventured abroad, working at the Fountain Hospital in London from 1961 to 1963. This early exposure to international healthcare systems laid the groundwork for his future work in child neurology.