Saturday, April 28, 2018

British toddler Alfie Evans dies after serious illness which captured world’s attention

Alfie and his parents in hospitalAlfie Evans, the 23-month-old British toddler whose grave illness drew international attention, died early on Saturday, his father said in a Facebook post.

Tom Evans said he was “heartbroken” by his son’s death.

Alfie had a rare, degenerative disease and had been in a semi-vegetative state for more than a year.

After a series of court cases Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool, northern England, removed his life support on Monday, against his parents’ wishes.

via British toddler Alfie Evans dies after serious illness which captured world’s attention – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

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