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Tanja Jani, whose story moved many, dies in Aalen at 45

14.07.2026 15:30 1 min 1 source
schwaebische-post.de DEU

Tanja Jani, a 45-year-old resident of Aalen, died on July 1 after a long battle with cancer. She and her husband Heiko lived in a dilapidated caravan while facing financial hardship. A fundraising campaign raised 23,000 euros.

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Tanja Jani, whose story moved many, dies in Aalen at 45

14.07.2026 schwaebische-post.de DEU Original source

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