[Faline]

Progeria (also known as "Hutchinson–Gilford (Progeria) Syndrome" and "Progeria syndrome") is an extremely rare genetic disease wherein symptoms resembling aspects of aging are manifested at an early age. The word progeria comes from the Greek words "pro" (πρό), meaning "before", and "géras" (γῆρας), meaning "old age". The disorder has very low incidences and occurs in an estimated 1 per 8 million live births. Those born with progeria typically live to their mid teens and early twenties. It is a genetic condition that occurs as a new mutation, and is rarely inherited. Although the term progeria applies strictly speaking to all diseases characterized by premature aging symptoms, and is often used as such, it is often applied specifically in reference to Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS).
Scientists are particularly interested in progeria because it might reveal clues about the normal process of aging. Progeria was first described in 1886 by Jonathan Hutchinson. It was also described independently in 1897 by Hastings Gilford. The condition was later named Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS).

[Airbornemama]

This is a sad disease! We had an 9 year old little boy who lived in our community and him and his family were just the sweetest people, they were loved by ALL! There was a documentary featuring him and his Mom on the TLC channel, but I'm sad to say he passed away last year. He will be missed.

[tecumseh35]

That sucks!

[Rusty666]