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About
Family member who is the mother of Charlie Gard. Her son died from a rare genetic disease in 2017 and became known in the public for disagreeing with the medical staff about his care. On her connieyates Instagram page, she has 8,000 followers who can see her life with Charlie's brother, Oliver who was born in 2020.
Before Fame
Her son was diagnosed with mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome (MDDS), a rare genetic disorder that causes progressive brain damage and muscle failure. She and Charlie's dad wanted experimental treatment in the United States to keep him alive against the wishes of British doctors.
Trivia
She went through a lengthy court battle to save her son. In July 2017, she finally gave up her battle with the court system and he passed away July 28, 2017 at 11 months and 24 days.
Family Life
She is married to Chris Gard, and they have two sons, Charlie Gard and Oliver.
Associated With
When all of the court proceedings were going on Donald Trump and Pope Francis even offered the family their concern and assistance.
