Beandri Booysen: Girl in South Africa with progeria dies
A mother’s heartbreak
Just weeks after celebrating her 19th birthday, Booysen faced a sudden health crisis.
”Please pray. Beandri’s heart stopped,” her mother, Bea, shared on Wednesday. “They are trying to get her heart to beat again. Please pray.”
Her message, filled with both sorrow and pride, described Beandri as a “vibrant personality” and the “last surviving person in South Africa with progeria.”
“She was a voice and a symbol of awareness for Progeria and other special needs,” Bea wrote. “She never stopped fighting.”
Tributes quickly began flooding TikTok as news of her passing spread.
”Rest In Peace my sweetheart friend. I will miss you alot,” person shared.
Many others expressed their heartbreak, offering heartfelt condolences to Beandri’s family and loved ones.
Her lasting, final message
Beandri’s life was far too short, but she used her time on this earth to remind us all of what truly matters. She taught us to live fully, to love fiercely, and to appreciate the beauty in every day. Her infectious laugh, her fearless optimism, and her determination to help others will never be forgotten.
