Girl with rapid aging disease passed away, leaving unfulfilled dream of becoming a teacher

(Dan Tri) - South African girl Beandri Booysen has a rare disease that causes her to age rapidly. Every year Beandri lives, her body ages 8 years faster than a normal person.

Beandri Booysen passed away at the age of 19 in early December. Despite struggling with illness all her life, Beandri went to school like other children. She also hoped to pursue further education to become a teacher. However, Beandri did not get to realize her dream.

Beandri was born and raised in Pretoria, South Africa. Doctors once said that Beandri would hardly live past the age of 14, but she always stayed optimistic, never gave up hope and tried to live as normal a life as possible. Beandri also became a social media star with posts showing her positive and optimistic attitude towards life.

In her sharing, one of the things she wishes for most is to stand on the podium to impart knowledge. Besides studying hard, Beandri also reads some books on teaching psychology, learning more about some necessary skills for a modern teacher.

Cô gái mắc bệnh lão hóa nhanh đã qua đời, dang dở ước mơ làm cô giáo - 1 — Beandri Booysen has just passed away at the age of 19 (Photo: Daily Mail).

Unfortunately, things did not go as she had hoped. Two months before her death, Beandri weighed just 26 pounds. She had undergone heart surgery and recovered well. Beandri had hoped to celebrate Christmas with her family, but her health took a sudden turn for the worse.

Beandri has Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome. The condition causes her to age at an abnormally rapid rate from a young age. About 1 in 4 million newborns have Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome. There is no cure. Beandri is one of about 200 people in the world with the condition.

Beandri's parents, Pieter, 57, and Bea, 53, have three sons and a daughter. Beandri was diagnosed with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome when he was just seven months old.

Sharing about Beandri's passing, her mother said: "Our family is deeply saddened to announce Beandri's passing. During her years on earth, Beandri always enjoyed the joy and lived in good hopes for the future.

Beandri is not only a cheerful person but also an iconic figure, helping the community to better understand Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome. In every day of his life, Beandri has never given up on his fate."

Cô gái mắc bệnh lão hóa nhanh đã qua đời, dang dở ước mơ làm cô giáo - 2 — Beandri with his mother when he was alive (left photo); doctors once thought Beandri would hardly live past the age of 14 (Photo: Daily Mail).

Sharing in an interview earlier this year, Beandri confided: "I have lived with illness since birth, I have learned to face all challenges, accept to face everything that happens in my life.

I am lucky to have a family who is always there to give me strength, constantly cheer me on and help me live like a normal person. That is what makes me stronger."