Charlie Gard: Tributes Pour In As Sick Baby Finally Dies After Life Support Withdrawn

Charlie Gard, the British baby, who was at the centre of a legal row over his treatment, has died on Friday, a week before his first birthday.

In a statement issued on Friday evening, Ms Yates said: “Our beautiful little boy has gone, we are so proud of you Charlie.”

Charlie Gard: Mum Of ‘Sick’ Baby ‘Set Free To Die’ Issues Touching Statement

Seemingly healthy when he was given birth to on August 4, 2016, two months into his short life his parents noticed his health was declining. They took him to London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in October where he remained at least until Thursday.

The 11-month-old was moved to a hospice following a High Court ruling.

He suffered from an extremely rare genetic condition causing progressive brain damage and muscle weakness.

“Everyone at Great Ormond Street Hospital sends their heartfelt condolences to Charlie’s parents and loved-ones at this very sad time,” the hospital said in a statement Friday after learning Charlie had died.

He was diagnosed with mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome, a rare inherited condition that causes muscle weakness and loss of motor skills. Charlie was the 16th person to ever be diagnosed with the disease, according to his parents.

His parents, Connie Yates and Chris Gard, fought a lengthy legal battle with Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) to allow him to be taken to the US for treatment.

But on Monday they dropped their legal battle after Prof Michio Hirano, the American neurologist who had offered to treat him, said it was too late for it to work.

Meanwhile, tributes from prominent persons in the world have begun to flood in for the ‘beautiful boy’.

Prime Minister Theresa May said: “I am deeply saddened by the death of Charlie Gard. My thoughts and prayers are with Charlie’s parents Chris and Connie at this difficult time.”

Pope Francis tweeted: “I entrust little Charlie to the Father and pray for his parents and all those who loved him.”

GOSH said it sent its “heartfelt condolences” to Charlie’s parents and loved ones.

US Vice-President Mike Pence tweeted: “Saddened to hear of the passing of Charlie Gard. Karen & I offer our prayers & condolences to his loving parents during this difficult time.”

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