Luella “Lulu” Oudshoorn, six, has died after a lifelong battle with a rare and incurable form of epilepsy, her mother announced on the family Instagram account.
Announcement and family statement
Erin Oudshoorn, who documented her daughter’s condition on the Instagram account @Little.Lulu.Love, shared the news with followers on Wednesday, January 28. In the post she wrote: “It is with the most painful, shattered heart to share that our darling Lulu passed away peacefully in our arms yesterday, surrounded and profoundly loved on by all of her extended family.”
She continued: “Dave and I are just utterly broken. There simply aren’t enough words to express our agony. Our baby girl is gone.” The account had drawn thousands of followers who followed Lulu’s daily care and the family’s campaign for awareness and support.
Medical history and advocacy
Luella was born with a rare form of epilepsy. She was diagnosed with West Syndrome at 11 weeks old and later with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, a severe, lifelong and treatment-resistant form of epilepsy. According to the family’s posts and previous interviews, the condition left Lulu non-verbal, unable to walk independently at age two, and prone to frequent seizures.
The Oudshoorn family used their platform to raise awareness and funding for Lulu’s care. A GoFundMe appeal created to support the family surpassed its initial target, and the parents frequently documented therapies, medical appointments and the challenges of daily caregiving.
Tributes and legacy
Followers and supporters responded to the family’s announcement with messages of sympathy and condolence on Instagram. The family’s openness about Lulu’s life and the realities of caring for a child with a rare neurological condition helped raise public awareness of Lennox‑Gastaut Syndrome and the needs of families in similar situations.
The family asked for privacy as they grieve. Further details were shared by Erin on the @Little.Lulu.Love Instagram page.
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