South African Ontlametse Phalatse is the first black child with progeria, a rare premature aging disease. The small girl with big personality is one of only 80 children in the world diagnosed with the condition. She turned 17 this month even though doctors didn't expect her to live past the age of 13 Phalatse attended her school matric few days days ago and shared lovely photos on Instagram. "Thanks to everyone who made this day a success. I look awesome" she wrote. Awww! Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, commonly known as progeria, is an extremely rare condition where a child ages eight times faster than normal and hence has a much shorter life span than children their age. Such children usually die from a heart attack or stroke.
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Posted: at 19-05-2016 10:43 AM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
BournIdentity at 19-05-2016 10:47 AM (8 years ago) (m)
Whether u like am or not she be STAR
Posted: at 19-05-2016 10:47 AM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
I know a man who lived all his life with disease. He got married, had children and was a productive citizen till he died in his early 60.. One of his sons has the same disease too.
Posted: at 19-05-2016 11:48 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac