Florence Dunn cause of death: What illness did Matt Dunn’s daughter suffer from?

Florence Dunn, the daughter of Matt Dunn, died of Dravet Syndrome, on March 16, 2023. She was just aged two.

Dravet Syndrome is a rare but chronic form of epilepsy.

The NHS describes it as “a life-limiting and devastating genetic neurological condition”.

Who Is Matt Dunn?

Matt Dunn is a professional cricketer and a left-handed  batsman, known for representing England in cricket championships.

Born on May 5, 1992, in Egham, Surrey, Dunn made his debut in 2009, and has bowled under England’s Under-19s.

He also played Test matches, and made his first-class debut for Surrey in 2010.

Afterwards, Dunn made three first-class appearances for Surrey against Cambridge MCCU, Derbyshire and Gloucestershire.

Dunn, who bowls the right-arm fast medium, took 9 wickets at an average of 26.77, with best figures of 5/56, in one of his games.

In 2011, Dunn made his List A debut against the touring Sri Lanka A team, and “took the wickets of Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Sajeewa Weerakoon for the cost of 32 runs from 6 overs.”