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Diego Storm Cornah

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Diego Storm Cornah

Birth
Uruguay
Death
29 Oct 1972 (aged 20)
Departamento de Malargüe, Mendoza, Argentina
Burial
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Diego Storm Cornah, born on August 30, 1952, in Uruguay, was recognized for his courage and determination, particularly highlighted during the tragic Andes expedition in 1972.

A former student of Stella Maris School, he distinguished himself through his character and dedication, despite not being a part of the institution's rugby team. His enduring bonds with Carlitos Páez, Gustavo Nicolich, Bobby François, and Roy Harley significantly shaped his life.

Diego Storm pursued studies at the Faculty of Medicine, displaying a commitment to academic service and aiding others. His involvement in the Andes plane crash in 1972 elevated him to heroism, as he played a pivotal role in the group's rescue and survival.

Emerging almost unscathed from the impact, Diego Storm demonstrated exceptional leadership by recognizing the presence of the unconscious but living Fernando Parrado. His prompt intervention and suggestion to relocate Parrado to a warmer spot were crucial for not only Nando's survival but also that of the other survivors.

Regrettably, Diego Storm's life was tragically cut short on October 29, 1972, when an avalanche buried the wreckage. At just 20 years old, his courage and sacrifice left an indelible mark on the history of the Andes tragedy.

In the film "The Society of Snow" (J.A. Bayona, 2023), actor Felipe Ramusio portrays the character of Diego Storm, immortalizing his legacy and significant contribution during the extreme circumstances of the Andes expedition.
Diego Storm Cornah, born on August 30, 1952, in Uruguay, was recognized for his courage and determination, particularly highlighted during the tragic Andes expedition in 1972.

A former student of Stella Maris School, he distinguished himself through his character and dedication, despite not being a part of the institution's rugby team. His enduring bonds with Carlitos Páez, Gustavo Nicolich, Bobby François, and Roy Harley significantly shaped his life.

Diego Storm pursued studies at the Faculty of Medicine, displaying a commitment to academic service and aiding others. His involvement in the Andes plane crash in 1972 elevated him to heroism, as he played a pivotal role in the group's rescue and survival.

Emerging almost unscathed from the impact, Diego Storm demonstrated exceptional leadership by recognizing the presence of the unconscious but living Fernando Parrado. His prompt intervention and suggestion to relocate Parrado to a warmer spot were crucial for not only Nando's survival but also that of the other survivors.

Regrettably, Diego Storm's life was tragically cut short on October 29, 1972, when an avalanche buried the wreckage. At just 20 years old, his courage and sacrifice left an indelible mark on the history of the Andes tragedy.

In the film "The Society of Snow" (J.A. Bayona, 2023), actor Felipe Ramusio portrays the character of Diego Storm, immortalizing his legacy and significant contribution during the extreme circumstances of the Andes expedition.

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  • Added: Jun 4, 2008
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27339429/diego-storm_cornah: accessed ), memorial page for Diego Storm Cornah (30 Aug 1952–29 Oct 1972), Find a Grave Memorial ID 27339429, citing Uruguay Air Force Flight 571 Memorial, Departamento de Malargüe, Mendoza, Argentina; Maintained by Mount Hope NY (contributor 219).