Archie Battersbee, a 12-year-old boy whose parents fought a lengthy legal battle to keep his life support treatment from being removed, passed away, according to his mother.
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Hollie Dance told reporters outside the Royal London Hospital on Saturday, August 6 2022 that he had “fought until the very end.”
“With sadness, Archie passed away at 12.15 pm today,” she said through tears. I’d just like to say that I am the proudest mother in the world.
“He was such a lovely little boy.” He fought until the bitter end, and I am so proud to be his mother.”
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Ms Dance continued: “It’s been extremely difficult. Despite the hard strong face and obvious appearance in front of the cameras, I’ve been pretty broken up until now.”
On Saturday morning, family members brought flowers to the hospital and set up a tribute to Archie in front of the hospital with candles in the shape of the letter A.
Archie, a gifted gymnast and MMA fan, had been in a coma since suffering a catastrophic brain injury on April 7.
His mother, who has been by his bedside almost constantly since believes he choked while participating in a viral social media challenge.
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