CHARLIE Gard, the beautiful baby at the centre of a legal row over his treatment, has died, a family spokesman has confirmed.
The 11-month-old baby was born with a rare genetic disease called mitochondrial depletion syndrome which caused progressive muscle weakness and meant that he was deaf and unable to cry.
In a statement this evening, his parents said: “Our beautiful little boy has gone, we are so proud of you Charlie.”
Chris Gard, 32, and Connie Yates, 31, were embroiled in a five-month legal battle with the hospital where their son was being treated, to gain permission to fly him to the US for experimental treatment not available in the UK.
Rest In Peace Charlie.
In the arms of the Angels now.
