Valentin, a 16-year-old, is recovering in a Lyon hospital after suffering severe burns in the tragic New Year's Eve fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana. He sustained burns on 40% of his body, including his face, torso, back, and hands, and spent 23 days in a coma. Now out of the coma and breathing autonomously, Valentin is beginning a long recovery process, including multiple skin grafts. He is communicating with his family using a slate, with his first written words being "I love you," a moment that brought his mother to tears. The fire, which occurred while Valentin and his brother were celebrating with friends, resulted in 41 deaths and 115 injuries.