Overview

• Beandri Booysen, a 19-year-old TikTok creator from South Africa, passed away due to complications related to progeria, a rare genetic condition causing accelerated aging.
• She was one of only 200 people worldwide living with progeria and the last known individual in South Africa with the condition.
• Despite her challenges, Beandri amassed over 278,000 TikTok followers, sharing messages of positivity and hope that resonated globally.
• Her family announced her passing on social media, emphasizing her role as an advocate for awareness about progeria and other special needs conditions.
• A memorial service will be held to honor her impactful life, which defied expectations as she lived beyond the average life expectancy for individuals with progeria.