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Rapid MND Battle Claims Woman Just Months After Mum
9 Mar
Summary
- Woman diagnosed with MND weeks after mother's death.
- Illness progressed rapidly, leading to death within seven months.
- Husband documented their final months in a book, 'No Plan B'.
A devastating disease has tragically claimed the lives of a mother and daughter, separated by mere months. Julie Hatton, 51, received a Motor Neurone Disease (MND) diagnosis in January 2026, tragically close to her mother's death from the same condition in July 2025.
Julie's health rapidly declined, and she passed away on August 17, 2026, just 212 days after her diagnosis. Her husband, John Hatton, a maths teacher, has penned a book, 'No Plan B,' detailing their final months.
The book draws from diary entries John began keeping during Julie's battle. He aimed to capture Julie's spirit and inform others about MND. The narrative is presented as a love story, celebrating their life together.
