About
Young boy who was born with an extremely rare genetic condition known as mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome. His parents campaigned to keep him alive on life support while the hospital that he was admitted to pushed for the opposite.
Before Fame
He was diagnosed with mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome just two months after birth.
Trivia
In July 2017, his parents withdrew their legal challenge against the Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Family Life
He was the son of Chris Gard and Connie Yates.
Associated With
Both he and Terri Schiavo suffered from medical conditions that led to legal disputes.
