'Robinson Crusoe' Mauro Morandi, who spent three decades alone on an island, dies 3 years after returning to city life
Mauro Morandi, the Italian man who became famous as the “Robinson Crusoe” of the Mediterranean, has passed away at the age of 85. Morandi, who spent over three decades living alone on a secluded island, died after his health worsened in Modena, Italy. He had moved to the urban life just three years ago after leaving his home on Budelli Island, where he had lived in isolation for 32 years.
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A solitary life on Budelli Island
Morandi gained international attention for living off the grid on Budelli Island, located off the coast of Sardinia. After a shipwreck in 1989, he became the island’s caretaker, maintaining its beaches and educating visitors about its ecosystem. Morandi, who had originally planned to sail to Polynesia, stayed on the island, rejecting consumerism and society. The media dubbed him “Robinson Crusoe” due to his solitary existence.
During his time on Budelli, Morandi set up a makeshift solar power system and heated his home with a simple fireplace. He took pride in his self-sufficiency, a way of life that was deeply important to him.
Eviction and life after Budelli
In 2021, Morandi was evicted from Budelli Island after a dispute with the La Maddalena national park authorities, who aimed to turn the island into an environmental education center. He moved to La Maddalena, the largest island of the archipelago,
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