What kind of depression did Pantani suffer from after doping accusations?
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Pantani suffered from severe depression after doping accusations were made against him. He was accused of taking EPO, a banned substance that increases red blood cell production and enhances performance. Pantani was banned from cycling for three years, and his reputation was ruined. He became withdrawn and isolated, and his mental health deteriorated. In 2004, he died of a heart attack at the age of 34.
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