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Family Says 4-Year-Old Utah Girl Died From Flu Complications After Brief Hospitalization

Family accounts describe a rapid decline marked by pneumonia, sepsis, blood clots, then withdrawal of life support.

Overview

  • Sarah Rudd reported that her daughter, Elora “Ellie” Ann Rudd, died on Jan. 6 at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City after being admitted on Jan. 2.
  • The family said she was removed from life support shortly before her death.
  • A GoFundMe organized by a sister-in-law says complications included blood clots in Ellie's heart and reduced blood flow to her brain, and the fundraiser has collected more than $21,000.
  • The obituary notes Ellie was dressed in a blue princess gown provided by hospital staff and held by her parents in her final moments.
  • Coverage relies on family posts, an obituary and the fundraiser description, with no independent medical confirmation cited.