{"id":54269,"date":"2025-03-08T19:03:54","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T19:03:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/?p=54269"},"modified":"2025-03-08T19:03:54","modified_gmt":"2025-03-08T19:03:54","slug":"beandri-booysen-girl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/?p=54269","title":{"rendered":"Beandri Booysen: Girl>>>."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Beandri Booysen, a teenage girl who radiated an undeniable \u201chope and joy\u201d for life despite suffering from an extremely rare aging disease, passed away just days before Christmas. She was 19 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Diagnosed at seven months old with Progeria \u2014 also known as Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome \u2014 Beandri was not expected to live past the age of 14, as her condition forced her to age eight times faster than the average human.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But in her nearly two decades of life, her heartwarming content on social media inspired thousands of viewers online.A teenage girl, who suffered from a condition that caused her body to age prematurely, has sadly passed away
Image credits: Bea Booysen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Wednesday, December 18, her mother, Bea Booysene, confirmed the news on her daughter\u2019s Facebook page titled \u201cIn Loving Memory of Beandri Booysen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Beandri Booysen, one of South Africa\u2019s most beloved and inspirational young women,\u201d Bea wrote in a text now translated into English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBeandri was not only known for her vibrant personality and infectious laugh, but was also the last surviving person in South Africa to live with Progeria.\u201d\"\"
Image credits: Bea Booysen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She continued, \u201cShe was a voice and a symbol of awareness for Progeria and other special needs, and inspired thousands with her unique spirit. She never stopped fighting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While a memorial service is yet to be announced, her family has requested privacy during this \u201cextremely difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beandri\u2019s presence on social media was undeniable, as she used her platform to \u201craise awareness\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image credits: Bea Booysen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the beginning, Beandri\u2019s motto was simple: \u201cBe yourself. Love yourself. Believe in yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 19-year-old was determined to show exactly that on TikTok, where she had nearly 300,000 followers, with many of her videos garnering hundreds of thousands of views.
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Image credits: Bea Booysen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beandri, diagnosed with progeria, hoped to inspire others with special needs, showing that everyone is unique. Despite her disease, she dreamed of teaching and starting a family. Progeria affects 1 in 4 million, with an average life expectancy of 14-15 years. Her optimism touched many, even in adversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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