Overview
- Kim said his son, Micah, died on Dec. 31 after an 11-day hospitalization for a severe influenza infection.
- During the hospital stay, he reported complications including sepsis and seizures, placement on life support, and scans showing no detectable brain activity.
- In a Jan. 1 video message, he thanked supporters, called the experience the hardest of his life, and asked for space to mourn.
- He said the family consulted medical, legal, and ethical advisers to ensure no option for care was overlooked.
- Kim reported his posts drew global attention with claims of reach across seven continents and more than 50 million profile views, and a GoFundMe for the family surpassed $350,000.