What is Lennox-Gastaut syndrome? TikToker Laura Lee Watts reveals 15-year-old daughter unexpectedly passed away

The world of social media was devastated after popular TikToker Laura Lee shared that her 15-year-old daughter unexpectedly passed away recently. Sharing the same through a TikTok video, the grief-stricken mother said:

Laura’s daughter, Savannah, had a condition called Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, which is a severe form of epilepsy. In this syndrome, seizures usually begin in childhood. In Savannah’s case, too, her seizures began when she was merely three or four years old.

As soon as Laura Lee announced her daughter's untimely demise, comments flooded in where social media users and Laura’s followers shared their memories of Savannah and also shared some condolence messages for the family.

Research is currently ongoing to treat Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, also known as LGS, is a rare kind of epilepsy that is much more severe than the usual one. It begins in childhood, and according to WebMD, kids with this syndrome have different kinds of seizures.

While the condition is almost impossible to treat, research is currently ongoing as doctors and researchers find new therapies and possible treatments for this rare syndrome.

WebMD also reported that kids with this syndrome have difficulty developing, and hence face developmental delays like delays in sitting, crawling, walking, and talking. Furthermore, many kids can also suffer from behavioral problems.

Many causes of the syndrome include genetics, a brain problem called cortical dysplasia, infantile spasms, severe brain injuries, lack of oxygen during birth, and even brain infections. On the other hand, it is also reported that many times, in almost 30-35% of the cases, no cause can be detected for the syndrome.

Treatment options include dietary therapy, vagus nerve stimulation, epilepsy surgery, and medication.

Social media users mourn the loss of Laura Lee’s 15-year-old daughter, Savannah

The news of Laura Lee’s 15-year-old daughter spread like fire on social media, with netizens mourning her loss. Since Laura often made videos with Savannah, people shared their favorite videos and memories of Laura's daughter, who tragically passed away.

Furthermore, Laura Lee has always been open about her daughter’s condition. Explaining the condition back in 2021, Laura informed her followers:

After her daughter passed away, Laura grieved and cried, and called Savannah a girl with a “beautiful soul, the kindest heart.”

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