Conversation so far:
How did Marco Simoncelli die?
Simoncelli was involved in a collision during the Malaysian Grand Prix and was struck in the lower body and head, in the course of which Simoncelli lost his helmet.
What happened after the Marco Simoncelli's crash during the Malaysian Grand Prix?
The race was immediately red-flagged.
How badly was Marco Simoncelli hurt as a result of his crash at the Malaysian Grand Prix?
Medical Director Michele Macchiagodena said that Simoncelli had sustained a very serious trauma to the head, to the neck and the chest, and was administered CPR for 45 minutes.

Question: Did he survive
Self-contained rewrite: Did Marco Simoncelli survive his crash at the Malaysian Grand Prix?