Sampson Gordon “Sam” Berns

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Sampson Gordon “Sam” Berns

Birth
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
Death
10 Jan 2014 (aged 17)
Foxborough, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial
Foxborough, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA GPS-Latitude: 42.0600007, Longitude: -71.2552675
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17-year-old Foxborough student who died of complications from a rare premature-aging disease called Progeria. He was diagnosed at 22 months of age and was the subject of the critically acclaimed documentary "Life According to Sam" that aired on HBO in October. He also appeared on Katie Couric's talk show "Katie", where he was recognized by New England Patriots Owner Robert Kraft.
17-year-old Foxborough student who died of complications from a rare premature-aging disease called Progeria. He was diagnosed at 22 months of age and was the subject of the critically acclaimed documentary "Life According to Sam" that aired on HBO in October. He also appeared on Katie Couric's talk show "Katie", where he was recognized by New England Patriots Owner Robert Kraft.