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EMOTIONAL tributes have poured in after the tragic death of an Irish toddler in Australia. Little Maisie Elizabeth Kehoe was rushed to hospital by her parents - Limerick native Conor Kehoe and Meath mum Danielle O'Sullivan - after having a seizure at home in Sydney. Doctors discovered that Masie had Leigh Syndrome - a very rare neurometabolic disorder.

The tot "fought bravely all weekend" with her parents by her side before she sadly died on Monday July 8. Devastated pals said: "Last Friday morning, July 5, 2024, Conor and Danielle's world was turned upside down when their beautiful little girl, Maisie, had a seizure while Danielle was following her normal routine, getting ready for work here in Sydney. "Maisie was rushed to the hospital via ambulance, and unfortunately, her condition worsened from there.



"Maisie fought bravely all weekend with Conor and Danielle by her side, but sadly, we lost her on Monday evening. "Initially, the doctors suspected meningitis, but it has now been confirmed that Maisie had Leigh Syndrome, a very rare neurometabolic disorder. "This is absolutely devastating for Conor and Danielle, and they face a long road to recovery.

" Friends have been raising funds for Conor and Danielle to help bring their "treasured daughter" back to Ireland for a final farewell. Over €150,000 or $255,000 in Australian dollars has been raised in her memory. Fundraiser organiser Sean O'Mahony said: "This GoFundMe has been set up to help ease some of the financial pressu.

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