South African figure skater Kira Meyer died at age 12 after being admitted to the ICU on Mother's Day in a coma
“I have been sitting with my phone on my lap for the last 30 minutes to get the words,” Kira’s mom,on Saturday, May 16. “Kira was declared brain dead by 3 doctors yesterday.
Her lungs also gave in. Although she is still connected to machines, she is already safe at Jesus’ feet. ” She continued, “This is an unnatural death as the drs explained and tests and processes must be followed before she is declared dead whole. At this point, we as her parents are still trying to make sense of everything and we are not yet ready for the post with ‘rest in peace’ or ‘angel wings.
’ We as her parents will speak the words when the time is right, when her little body is no longer connected to machines and when we have a time of death. ” News of Kira’s condition came nearly one week after Angelique shared on May 10, Mother’s Day, that her daughter had been admitted to the ICU in a coma following an electronic scooter accident.
“She suffered a brain injury and was taken to Milpark Hospital by helicopter,” Angelique wrote at the time. “The brain scan did not bring good news, but we know God is in control. Please pray with us, the next 48 hours are very important for recovery and that the swelling will go down. ”Hollywood mourned the deaths of some of its most legendary stars in 2026.
The year started off with Broadway performer and influencer Bret Hanna-Shuford’s death at age 46. At the end of the month, comedy acting icon Catherine O’Hara died at age 71. In February, Designing Women’s Camilla Carr died at age 83, Dawson’s Creek By May 13, Angelique announced that her daughter was no longer sedated but nothing else regarding her condition had changed.
Every one of Angelique’s social media posts thanked her social media followers for their prayers and support amid Kira’s condition. Angelique announced on Tuesday, May 19 that there would be a “memorial service” for Kira on Friday, May 22.
“As we all know Kira was loved by all,” she wrote in part, sharing details of the memorial on Facebook. A graphic shared on social media offered specific details about the service in Pretoria, Gauteng, asking possible attendees to confirm their plans to attend.
“A beautiful soul, forever loved and deeply missed beyond words,” the graphic read. “With broken hearts, we invite family and friends to join us as we celebrate the beautiful life of our precious daughter, Kira. Forever loved, forever missed. ”
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