Harry Kitto tragically dies after ‘suffering a catastrophic allergic reaction’ that left him brain dead
Harry Kitto had been travelling with his girlfriend through South America when the tragedy took place.
The family of Harry Kitto, 24, has set up a GoFundMe page to help bring his body home from Buenos Aires in Argentina to Cornwall after he tragically died. Harry had been travelling with his girlfriend Naomi through South America when he died after ‘suffering a catastrophic allergic reaction to food cross contaminated with peanuts.
The GoFundMe reads: “Help Bring Harry Home & Support Natasha Allergy Research Foundation (NARF)
“Our beautiful, brilliant boy Harry Kitto has been fighting for his life in Buenos Aires, Argentina, after suffering a catastrophic allergic reaction to food cross contaminated with peanuts while travelling with his immensely strong, courageous, and brave girlfriend, Naomi.
“For over a week, he showed extraordinary strength and determination — the same strength that made everyone who knew him so proud.
“Despite the doctors’ tireless efforts and Harry’s incredible fight, the medical team confirmed that Harry was brain dead and there was nothing they could do.
“Harry passed quietly with his family around him. Our hearts are broken beyond words.
“️ Harry passed away on 7th November 2025.
“Harry was 24 years old — kind, adventurous, funny, and full of life. He had been travelling through South America and was just days away from returning home when tragedy struck.
“We are now facing the painful task no family should ever face: bringing him home.”
Harry’s family said that “Harry fought so hard, and we have never been prouder of him. He was brave, strong, and full of love until the very end.
“Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who has already offered donations, shared messages, and stood with us during this nightmare. Your kindness has helped keep us standing and will now help bring Harry home.
“Thank you ❤️.”
Harry’s girlfriend Naomi has also given an update on the GoFundMe page which reads: “Hello it’s Naomi, Harry’s girlfriend.
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has been involved in any shape or form.
“Many people on here knew Harry very well. For those who didn’t I wanted to give you the chance to.
“There was not one day I knew Harry that I didn’t spend laughing. The ability to make me smile even when I was tired, upset, angry - without even truly trying. I would often just look at him and tell him how funny he is, he’d ask me to explain why but I never could verbalise it to him. He just had a natural ability to make people laugh.
“Also, he was equally kind. Not only to me, but to everyone no matter how well he knew them. The vase in my room never went empty, he cooked for me countless times - especially while I wrote my dissertation, he carried my bag around South America (even up to 4600m) and took part in everything I wanted to do, even joining me searching through endless thrift shops.
“Not finally but additionally, he was an incredible photographer. He poured everything he had into this on our adventures. Although he wanted the world to see his work this wasn’t his drive, he told me he posted his work for himself because he enjoyed it and I truly believe this. I love Harry’s photos and I’ve attached a few below.”