Luxembourg’s Prince Frederik, 22, dies due to rare genetic disease
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Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies aged 22
- Prince Frederik of Luxembourg, the son of Prince Robert and Princess Julie, has died at age 22 due to POLG Mitochondrial disease, a rare genetic disorder.
- Frederik was diagnosed at 14 and founded the POLG Foundation to raise awareness and find treatments for the disease.
- His father shared a tribute describing Frederik's positive spirit and courage in facing the illness.
- POLG Mitochondrial disease causes progressive organ dysfunction and failure, with symptoms like muscle weakness and epilepsy.
- Frederik's work with the foundation aimed to help others with the disease and find a cure.