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July 31, 2017

British baby Charlie Gard dies in hospice care

Charlie Gard, who was born in England with mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome, is pictured in this undated family photo. The baby, who was at the center of a legal battle that captured the world's attention, died July 28, just over a week before his first birthday.

MANCHESTER, England – Charlie Gard, the British baby whose legal battle caught the attention of the world, died July 28, just over a week before his first birthday, his family announced.

Published in International
July 26, 2017

Court to decide if Charlie Gard's parents can take him home

The latest legal battle between Charlie Gard's parents and London's Great Ormond Street Hospital is on whether Charlie can go home to live out his final days.

LONDON, England – After ending their legal fight to seek further treatment for their 11-month-old son, the parents of Charlie Gard are now in a dispute with Great Ormond Street Hospital over whether they may take the boy home to live out his final days.

Published in International