Youtube Sensation Adalia Rose Williams dies at 15
On Jan.15 2021, YouTube star Adalia Rose Williams died at 15 years old from a rare genetic disease. Her death was announced on her Facebook and Instagram pages. “She came into it quietly and left quietly, but her life was far from it,” the Facebook and Instagram posts read. “She touched MILLIONS of people and left the biggest imprint in everyone that knew her.
She is no longer in pain and is now dancing away to all the music she loves. I really wish this wasn’t our reality but unfortunately it is. We want to say thank you to everyone that loved and supported her. Thank you to all her doctors and nurses that worked for YEARS to keep her healthy. The family would now like to mourn this huge loss in private.”
At 3 months old, Williams was diagnosed with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, which causes children to rapidly age. According to the National Organization of Rare Disorders, people with progeria will experience cardiovascular diseases and have a life expectancy of 13 years.
A genetic disorder did not stop the Texas native from living life to its fullest. With more than 15 million followers on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube combined, Williams was known for her bubbly personality as she shared her life.
A family friend created a GoFundMe page towards funeral and medical expenses and will continue William’s legacy.
