Doctor who discovered extra chromosome that causes Down’s syndrome – and then spent the rest of his life fighting abortions – is tipped for sainthood Pope Francis recognised the ‘heroic virtues’ of the ‘venerable’ Jerome Lejeune In 1958, the French geneticist discovered chromosome that causes Down’s The devout Catholic spent the rest of his life fighting against … Read more
A man who made history with his wife as the UK’s first couple with Down’s Syndrome to marry has died from Covid-19 – just two weeks after contracting the virus. Tommy Pilling, 62, from Southend-on-Sea, Essex, lost his battle to coronavirus on January 1, leaving behind his doting wife Maryanne, 49, who says she is … Read more
A man who is one half of Britain’s first married couple with Down’s syndrome, has contracted COVID-19 and ‘doctors don’t think he can recover’, according to his family. Tommy, 62, and his wife Maryanne Pilling, 48, who tied the knot in 1995, had been isolating together at their home in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, during the pandemic. … Read more
Actress Sally Phillips tears into Emmerdale over ‘irresponsible’ Down’s syndrome plot Actress Sally Phillips accused ITV story line of bringing ‘unnecessary hurt’ Plot sees couple terminate pregnancy after learning baby has Down’s syndrome 23,000 people signed petition, charities & MPs calling for story to be scrapped By Liz Hull for the Daily Mail Published: 01:20 … Read more
Georgie Wildgust, 78, is Britain’s oldest person with Down’s Syndrome A pensioner has become Britain’s oldest person with Down’s Syndrome after celebrating his 78th birthday – despite doctors saying he would not live beyond 10. Sprightly Georgie Wildgust puts his longevity down to a love of dancing and an active social life surrounded by a … Read more
Couple who both have Down’s syndrome share their dreams for the future including moving in together and getting married in an ‘uplifting’ This Morning interview after being separated over lockdown Olivia, 27, and Nino, 21, Bristol, warmed hearts after appearing on This Morning The pair met at in 2015 after their mothers Sharron and Lynne … Read more
Modern medicine can provide what would once have seemed like miracles. But it can also confront us with choices we would rather not face. That was the lesson I drew from a lengthy interview in last Thursday’s Mail with Olivia Buxton. At the age of 48 she is five months pregnant, and says she feels … Read more
Heavily armed pro-Trump supporters gather near Churchill Downs vowing to protect Louisville ahead of Breonna Taylor protests during the Kentucky Derby – as spectators begin to arrive Pro-Trump activists and far-right militia members gathered at Cox Park in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday Men dressed in military gear and armed with semi-automatic weapons were out in … Read more
The mother of a toddler with Down’s Syndrome hopes her daughter’s modelling campaign can contribute to creating a ‘more inclusive world’, where she doesn’t get ‘weird stares’ in public. Eleanor Manton, two, has become the face of latest seasonal campaign for upmarket childrenswear brand JoJo Maman Bébé – after the chain’s talent scouts spotted the tot’s … Read more
The mother of an adorable toddler who has Down’s syndrome has revealed how her daughter has become the face of a children’s fashion campaign after her photo was spotted on the family’s Instagram page. Eleanor Manton, two, is seen posing up a storm in the latest seasonal campaign for upmarket childrenswear brand JoJo Maman Bébé … Read more