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Alabama Teen Who Went Viral for Plea on Mother's Facebook Dies at 15
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Will Roberts, a 15-year-old from Alabama, who gained international attention for his plea on his mother's Facebook page for a bone cancer drug, has passed away at a hospital in San Diego.
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Alabama Teen Who Went Viral for Plea on Mother's Facebook Dies at 15
Will Roberts, a 15-year-old from Alabama, had been diagnosed with stage 4 bone cancer last year. His family posted on Facebook that he died just after midnight at a hospital in San Diego where he had been receiving care. Roberts's plea on his mother's Facebook page had gone viral, garnering international attention and support. According to his family, Roberts's death is a tragic loss for his loved ones and the community. The family has not disclosed the name of the hospital where Roberts was being treated. Roberts's case had raised awareness about the need for access to life-saving cancer treatments.
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