Beandri Booysen: Girl in South Africa with progeria dies
Beandri Booysen, a beacon of resilience and positivity, passed away at just 19 years old, just days before Christmas. Born in South Africa, Beandri was diagnosed with Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome at just seven months old—a rare genetic condition that causes rapid aging. Doctors initially didn’t expect her to survive beyond her early teens, but Beandri…