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Boy, 11, Dies After GP Says 'Just a Virus'
24 Nov
Summary
- An 11-year-old boy tragically died hours after a GP dismissed his symptoms as a virus.
- The child experienced severe breathing difficulties before passing away.
- The family is still awaiting the official cause of his sudden and unexplained death.
A family in Braintree, Essex, is mourning the sudden loss of their 11-year-old son, Frankie-Rae Law, who passed away hours after being diagnosed with a virus by a GP. His mother described a terrifying ordeal where Frankie-Rae suddenly struggled to breathe, his condition rapidly deteriorating.
Despite frantic efforts by family and paramedics, including CPR and attempts to reanimate him, the young boy's heart rhythm could not be restored. Doctors at the hospital informed his mother that his chances of survival were minimal, and she made the difficult decision to turn off life support.
The family remains without a definitive cause for Frankie-Rae's death, which has added to their profound grief. Known as a 'lovable child' who "lit up a room," Frankie-Rae will be remembered by his school, which is creating a memorial area.
