An 11-year-old boy from Hueytown, Jace Watkins, has died from complications of the flu. He was hospitalized at Children's of Alabama and suffered seizures and brain swelling, leading to his death. Family members expressed their grief and described the situation as overwhelming. The boy's school community also mourns his loss.
) - An 11-year-old boy from Hueytown has died Saturday evening after complications from a severe case of the flu, family members tell WBRC. Jace Watkins was hospitalized at Child ren’s of Alabama after being diagnosed with the flu just days before Christmas.
He began having seizures, and at one point, he stopped breathing. Watkins remained in critical condition in the ICU, fighting for his life According to the family, Watkins was suffering from swelling in his brain that had not subsided, preventing adequate oxygen from reaching his brain . His grandfather, Scott Parsons, described the situation as overwhelming and difficult to process, likening it to a force moving forward without pause. Family members of Watkins told WBRC earlier in the week that Jace had no major underlying health issues. “He was a premature baby, but other than that he’s had inhalers and stuff, but that’s been years ago. He was telling everybody he was fine, he felt fine, and then I guess he started throwing up that night and then he had a seizure,” Jace’s aunt, Sabrina Parsons, said.“Our hearts are broken this morning. 5th grader Jace Watkins passed away last night after a brief and sudden illness. There really aren’t words to adequately describe what we’re feeling right now. Jace was a bright light to everyone who knew him. His sweet genuine smile will be missed by all. Please continue to pray for his family, and our school family, as we all work to navigate this unimaginable loss.”Montgomery police asking for public help in search for deadly shooting suspect
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