Luxembourg's Prince Frederik dead from genetic disease at 22

Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies at 22 from PolG, a rare mitochondrial disease

Prince Frederik of Luxembourg died on Feb. 28 after years of being diagnosed with a rare mitochondrial disease, according to a statement issued over the weekend by his parents, Prince Robert and Princess Julie. He was 22. Frederik was born with PolG disease, a genetic mitochondrial disorder that prevents the body’s cells from producing adequate energy, which in turn can cause multiple organ dysfunctions and failures. He was diagnosed with PolG a…

Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies of a rare genetic disease aged 22

Prince Frederik was diagnosed with a genetic mutation in his POLG gene when he was 14

What Is POLG? The Rare Genetic Disease That Killed 22-Year-Old Prince Frederik of Luxembourg

POLG is a genetic disease that affects the mitochondria (powerhouse of cell). It prevents the body’s cells to produce adequate energy, which causes multiple organ dysfunctions and failures

A young prince of Luxembourg dies of a rare genetic disease

Polg disease affects multiple organs and can lead to seizures and poor coordination. Read more at straitstimes.com.

What is PolG? The rare genetic disease that ended a young prince's life

Prince Frederik of Luxembourg died at 22 after he created a foundation to find a cure for the rare disease.

Various international websites have revealed the death of Prince Frederick of Luxembourg, the youngest son of Prince Rupert and Princess Julie of Nassau, at the age of 22 due to complications of a rare genetic disease known as mitochondrial disease and the death of Prince Frederick at the age of 22 due to a rare genetic disease. The death of the young prince was announced through the POLG Foundation website, which was founded by Prince Frederick…