Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters paid tribute to her younger sister Franje in an emotional Instagram post.
File: Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters attends God's Love We Deliver, Golden Heart Awards at Spring Studios on October 16, 2018 in New York City.JOHANNESBURG - Former Miss South Africa and Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters revealed in a post on Instagram that her younger sister has died.
Franje, aged 13, was born with cerebellar agenesis, a rare condition which limited her ability to walk, talk and develop as most children would.The 23-year-old paid tribute to her sister in an emotional Instagram post, which included two images of her sister with the caption:"My little Princess, Angel on Earth, biggest joy and baby sister, Franje, passed away earlier today."
Demi-Leigh's partner Tim Tebow also posted a moving tribute to Franje and sent his love to the family.
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