Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) was left heartbroken in Coronation Street tonight (November 27), as Oliver died in emotional scenes.
Leanne was hellbent on fighting the courts on their decision to withdraw Oliver’s life support, but after the young boy arrested in hospital — not to mention the fact that he would likely arrest again — she decided to drop the appeal.
Oliver’s last day arrived in tonight’s double-bill, and his family gathered in the hospital, as they prepared to say their final farewells.
Leanne struggled to come to terms with the fact that she had to say goodbye, as she made multiple trips back to the flat in order to retrieve the little boy’s favourite items.
Dr Howarth (Caroline Harding) told them to take as much time as they need, and Leanne set off for the flat — and Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) accompanied her.
What is mitochondrial disease?
Mitochondrial diseases result from failures of the mitochondria, specialized compartments present in every cell of the body (except red blood cells).
Mitochondria are responsible for creating more than 90% of the energy needed by the body to sustain life and support organ function. When they fail, less and less energy is generated within the cell. Cell injury and even cell death follow. If this process is repeated throughout the body, whole organ systems begin to fail.
The parts of the body, such as the heart, brain, muscles and lungs, requiring the greatest amounts of energy are the most affected.
Symptoms vary depending on the organ(s) affected but may include seizures, atypical cerebral palsy, autistic features, developmental problems, fainting and temperature instability.
According to The Lily Foundation, the prognosis depends upon the severity of the disease and other criteria. As more research funds are raised to find more effective treatments and ultimately a cure, some of the affected children and adults are living fairly normal lives with mitochondrial disease.
In other cases, children may not be able to see, hear, talk or walk. Affected children may not survive beyond their teenage years. Adult onset can result in drastic changes from an active lifestyle to a debilitating ilness is a short amount of time.
Treatment plans vary from patient to patient but involve therapies, diet changes and other means to try and slow the progress of the disease.
Leanne broke down while at home, but Nick informed her that she has to say goodbye now.
She mustered up the courage to return to the hospital, before she and Steve entered Oliver’s room.
Leanne spoke to Oliver, informing not to be scared, while Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) reminded him just how loved he is.
They serenaded the young boy with one last rendition of his favourite song —’You Are My Sunshine’ — as he passed away.
Upon returning to the cobbles, Leanne lay on her son’s bed, and broke down in tears.
Coronation Street continues Friday November 27 at 7:30pm on ITV.
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