Rest in peace, young one.
“Alfie Evans, the 23-month-old toddler at the centre of a High Court legal battle, has died, nearly a week after his life support was withdrawn.
“The boy from Merseyside, who had a degenerative brain condition, died at 02:30 BST, his father Tom Evans said.
“On Facebook he wrote: “My gladiator lay down his shield and gained his wings… absolutely heartbroken.”
“The Pope, who took a personal interest in the case, tweeted: “I am deeply moved by the death of little Alfie.”
“He added: “Today I pray especially for his parents, as God the Father receives him in his tender embrace.””
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