{"id":14474,"date":"2022-08-15T01:49:54","date_gmt":"2022-08-15T00:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lailasnews.com\/international\/?p=14474"},"modified":"2022-08-15T01:49:54","modified_gmt":"2022-08-15T00:49:54","slug":"jimmy-rees-nephew-rye-death-obituary-what-happened","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lailasnews.com\/international\/jimmy-rees-nephew-rye-death-obituary-what-happened\/","title":{"rendered":"Jimmy Rees nephew Rye death, obituary – what happened?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jimmy Rees nephew Rye death, obituary: Beloved Rye-man death happened August 14, 2022 at 12:56pm with his Mum and Dad by his side. He was only 11 years old.<\/h2>\n

The sad passing was publicly announced by his family in a statement on social media that read:<\/p>\n

Our beautiful Rye-man grew his wings today \ud83d\ude07 He passed peacefully at 12:56pm with his Mum and Dad by his side.<\/p>\n

The Royal Children\u2019s Hospital, doctors, nurses and staff are beyond amazing!<\/p>\n

Our hearts are breaking and we can\u2019t explain how much we love you Rye-man. Your strength\u2019s will live on through your little brother and sister. Fly high and pain free \ud83e\udde1 Forever our baby!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Australian children’s entertainer Jimmy Rees also mourned his nephew’s sad passing with a tribute that read:<\/p>\n

Yesterday my nephew Rye passed away with his parents by his side. Some of you may have been following Rye\u2019s journey on his page @ryesworld_ \u2026 We love you Rye.<\/p>\n

May you Rest In Peace, pain free.<\/p>\n

What an incredible life of resilience, courage and strength. The mark you have left on us all will remain forever in our hearts.<\/p>\n

Uncle Jimmy will see you again soon buddy.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Jimmy Rees nephew Rye death, obituary – what happened?<\/h2>\n

Before his death<\/a>, Rye battled a life-threatening condition.<\/p>\n

According to Very Special Kids (VSK), Rye-man had suffered a stroke in utero. Then, six months after being born, Rye was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and other health issues. His ability to speak was questioned and he began using Key Word Sign and a speech device.<\/p>\n

At first, he was progressing but over the last few years, Rye had been regressing and losing skills he once had. VSK reports Jimmy Rees explained:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe hardest thing was to see how well he was progressing and then the regression started. He stopped talking, he stopped using sign language, he lost interest in playing with toys and interacting the way he once did. It\u2019s devastating.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Rye also had an Intellectual Disability and cognitive impairment, and although there was a stage where it seemed as though he was on par with other kids his age, he regressed to the cognitive level of a newborn.<\/p>\n

Rye\u2019s day to day life was very different from other children his age. He required 24 hour care and assistance with all his personal and medical needs.<\/p>\n

As at 2019, VSK<\/a> reported that despite the many tests conducted, Rye\u2019s regression remained undiagnosed and his future unknown.<\/p>\n

Rye was the first nephew on both sides of Jimmy Rees’ family.<\/p>\n

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