Tragedy as 'beautiful' girl dies from rare disorder three years after brother
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA "devastated" mum has paid a heartfelt tribute to her "beautiful" daughter who passed away three years after the death of her son.
Isabelle Cooper died on Thursday morning (September 19), less than a year after being diagnosed with the same rare genetic condition that took her brother Alexanders life.
Tragically, Alexander was only three when he suddenly died following a brief bout of illness on Boxing Day 2021. Posting online, mother of the two children and lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire based in Preston, Dr Emily Cooper, said: "We are devastated to say that our beautiful Isabelle died in the early hours of this morning. READ MORE: The heartbreaking final photo of boy, 2, taken just minutes before he died in fireplace accident "We are absolutely broken.
However, we want you all not to think of her death, but to honour her by living life as she did: fearlessly, joyously and spontaneously." For two years following Alexander's inconclusive passing, the circumstances remained a mystery as there had been few indicators of any serious health issues.
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