Lacey Horwitch Succumbs To Rare Disease At 10
The young Northbrook resident died in her parent's arms on Tuesday morning.
Lacey Horwitch, 10, died early Tuesday morning after a bout with hemophagocytic lymphohistocytis and thyroid hormone resistance, the Northbrook Star reports.
“She will always be our angel,” Lacey's mother, Laura Horwitch wrote in a CaringBridge post, according to the Northbrook Star. She passed away in her parents' arms.
Lacey was diagnosed with the rare disease in August 2011. HLH caused Lacey's immune system to attack her own organs and the cells that produce blood in her bone marrow.
Dennis Byrne
11:14 am on Wednesday, February 13, 2013
My she rest in peace and may God grant her family the comfort that they deserve.
Fancy Feet
11:23 am on Wednesday, February 13, 2013
God bless Lacey and her entire family. I learned so much about Grace and Strength from this little girl and her family. RIP Lacey