Prince Frederik of Luxembourg, aged 22, passed away from a rare mitochondrial disease. He battled with PolG disease, a genetic mitochondrial disorder, and dedicated his life to raising awareness and finding a cure for the disease.
Key Points
Diagnosed with PolG disease at 14
Dedicated to finding a cure and helping others with mitochondrial disorders
Passed away at the age of 22 after battling the disease
Pros
Raised awareness about mitochondrial diseases
Founded The PolG Foundation to help others
Participated in medical trials and research efforts
Cons
Rare mitochondrial disease led to his untimely passing