Mom Posts Tribute for ‘Butterfly Child’ Son on Birthday

Boy praised for showing incredible determination

A file photo of an intravenous bag in a hospital. The process of putting people into a state of suspended animation involves pumping saline into the body to replace blood. Shutterstock*

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A Canadian boy who suffered from a rare skin condition and was dubbed by the media was dubbed the “Butterfly Child died more than a year ago. His mother recently posted a tribute to him on his birthday.