Amitabh's 'Paa' film victim of rare disease, age increased 8 times faster; The story is poignant

In the film 'Paa', Amitabh Bachchan played the role of a child battling a rare disease Progeria (Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome), the same disease took the life of another teenager.

In the film 'Paa', Amitabh Bachchan played the role of a child battling a rare disease Progeria (Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome), the same disease took the life of another teenager. 19-year-old Beandri Boyson of South Africa, who was battling this disease, recently breathed her last.

Beandri was aging eight times faster than her age due to progeria. Usually, patients with this disease do not live more than 14 years, but Bendry crossed this limit with his perseverance and passion. With millions of followers on social media, she became an inspiration across the globe.

What is Progeria?

Progeria is a rare genetic disease that affects one in four million children. In this, the age of children increases rapidly. Children suffering from this disease develop osteoporosis (weakening of bones), heart diseases and other age-related problems prematurely.

Beandry was born with Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome. She was diagnosed with the disease when she was just 7 months old. Despite her age, she weighed just 12 kilos and went to school like normal children. Her dream was to get married at the age of 25, mother to twins and work as a teacher.

Currently, there is no cure for progeria. The average age of a person suffering from this disease is 14 years, but some, like Beandry, surpass it.

Beandrie Beandry, who became an inspiration on social media, shared her unique life on TikTok and other platforms with more than 2.69 lakh followers.

She wanted to give a message to the people that every person is precious with their own unique characteristics. Her mother said that Beandry lived her life with full courage and positivity.