Overview
- Kim said Micah was hospitalized on Dec. 21 after a medical emergency, developed sepsis and seizures, was placed on life support, and later scans showed no brain activity.
- He reported that his Instagram posts documenting the hospitalization drew more than 50 million views, and he thanked supporters while asking for privacy.
- Kim said the family consulted legal, health, and ethical teams outside the hospital to ensure every option was explored before Micah’s death.
- A GoFundMe set up to help with medical costs raised hundreds of thousands of dollars, with reports noting totals exceeding $350,000.
- The case has been cited in coverage of a severe flu season with elevated pediatric hospitalizations and deaths reported by the CDC.