RIP: Shiloh Pepin, “Mermaid Girl”
Posted by: Amelia McDonell-Parry
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9:40AM, Monday October 26th 2009
Heartbreaking news: Shiloh Pepin, the 10-year-old girl who was born with a rare condition commonly known as “mermaid syndrome,” passed away this weekend. I first learned about Shiloh by watching a special on Discovery Health about her life and was blown away by her spirit. Her condition, “sirenomelia,” caused her to be born with her legs fused together—she had no colon or genital organs and only one partially working kidney. Still, Shiloh was full of life and never seemed to feel sorry for herself, despite her daily struggles. May she rest in peace. [AP]
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Jitterbugs232
wrote on October 26 2009 @ 09:30 am: [report]
awww that’s sad
nikkialli
wrote on October 26 2009 @ 10:00 am: [report]
Aw this is very sad. I watched the first special on her with my boyfriend’s family and was inspired by what a beautiful person she was.
fallonthecity
wrote on October 26 2009 @ 11:51 am: [report]
aww :(
Perceptible
wrote on October 26 2009 @ 12:04 pm: [report]
Oh no! I’ve seen both shows about her. In the most recent one she was doing really well, despite her parents’ divorce. I’m so sad right now. She was such an awesome example of how to have spirit in spite of her difficult circumstances. Snif.
nonenone
wrote on October 26 2009 @ 06:57 pm: [report]
that’s soooo cute and sadddddd, i love her! :’(