Beandri Booysen, a beloved South African TikTok star, has tragically passed away at the young age of 19 after a courageous battle with progeria, a rare genetic condition that causes accelerated aging.
Luigi Mangione began plotting to 'wack' United Health care CEO as early as August, scrawled plans in notebook. South Africa n TikTok star Beandri Booysen has died after a courageous battle with progeria, a rare disorder that caused her to age eight years for every one year of her life. She was 19 years old.“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Beandri Booysen, one of South Africa ’s most beloved and inspirational young women,” the bereaved parent wrote.
“Beandri was not only known for her vibrant personality and infectious laugh but also as the last surviving individual in South Africa living with the rare genetic condition progeria.” Bea added, “She became a symbol of awareness for progeria and other special needs children using her unique spirit to inspire thousands of people worldwide. She never stopped fighting.”“I face everything that God brings into my life and I credit my family for my strength and support by raising me as a ‘normal’ child and not one to be seen as different to others,” said Beandri, pictured here with her mother Bea.Several months before her passing, the teen — who weighed just 26 pounds — had undergone a successful open heart surgery and was looking forward to spending the holidays with her parents.over 269,200 followersSufferers don’t gain weight at the expected rate and also develop a shrunken visage with prominent eyes, a thin nose with a beaked tip, and alopecia. Progeria — which affects one in 4 million babies — is incurable with most deaths in childhood occurring due to heart attacks or stroke.Beandri was one of just 200 progeria sufferers in the world and the last person to die in the Rainbow Nation from the conditio
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