CanadaFatality Inquiry Begins Into Death of Calgary Teen Who Weighed 37 PoundsSavePrintAlexandru Radita is shown in a photo from his 15th birthday party, three months before his death, in this handout photo. The Canadian Press/Government of AlbertaThe Canadian Press9/20/2022|Updated: 9/20/20220:00X 1An Alberta judge is looking for answers in the case of a 15-year-old boy who died in his Calgary home weighing less than 37 pounds.Alexandru Radita died in May 2013 of bacterial sepsis brought on by complications due to untreated diabetes and starvation.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Canadian PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesQuebec Anti-Corruption Unit Launches Investigation of Provincial LiberalsDec 10, 2025Air Transat Limits Fallout From Strike Threat, Flight Cancellations Under Two DozenDec 10, 2025Quebec Tabling Bill to Cut Red Tape Around Major ProjectsDec 09, 2025Sexual Assault Investigation of Army Officer Flawed by ‘Tunnel Vision’: WatchdogDec 09, 2025Related TopicsCalgaryAlberta