Adalia Rose Williams, YouTuber suffering from a rare genetic disease, dies age of 15

Influencers have a rare genetic condition called Hutchinson-Guilford Progeria Syndrome.

"On January 12, 2022, at 7 p.m. Adalia Rose Williams was released from this world," reads a message on her Instagram. "He came quietly and left quietly, but his life was far from that. He has touched many people and left the greatest imprint on everyone who knows him. The statement continued, "He is no longer in pain and now dances to all the music he loves. I wish it weren't our reality, but sadly it is."

"We want to thank everyone who loves also supports him. Thank you to all of her doctors and nurses who have worked to keep her healthy. Now the family would like to mourn this great loss personally."

The Texas-based teenager start documenting her life online in 2012 and has garnered a fan following by sharing her struggles with her health and makeup, dancing, and drawing classes with her family. Unfortunately, he was diagnosed with progeria when he was just three months old.

According to the National Organization for Rare Diseases, he lives just above the average life longing for children with the syndrome, which is typically 14.5 years. Currently, this syndrome is not treated and causes premature aging, growth retardation, and hair loss. Only about 400 children in the world have this disease. Michael Costello also expressed his sorrow over his death: the fashion designer designed two special frocks for Williams her 13th birthday in 2019.