Shocking Things To Know About Eli Thompson, The Baby Born Without A Nose And How He Mysteriously Died
Jeremy Finch, father of Eli Thompson, the young boy who gained international attention due to being born without a nose, confirmed his passing on Saturday evening. Eli celebrated his second birthday on March 4, marking a milestone before his untimely demise later in 2017. At around 10: 40 p. m., he was pronounced dead at Springhill Medical Center in Mobile.
Reflecting on Eli’s personality, Finch described him as a radiant child, always exuding joy and fond of giving fist bumps to everyone around him. Despite his physical challenges, Eli communicated through baby sign language, and Finch had initiated speech therapy at home using a speaking valve. He shared an endearing detail, mentioning Eli’s love for cookies, which was expressed through his favorite sign. In fact, receiving the” Cookie Monster Award” from his daycare was a recent highlight for the toddler.
Moved by Eli’ s impact on others, Finch expressed gratitude for the outpouring of care and support from people whose lives Eli had touched. Eli’ s journey began at South Baldwin Hospital in Foley, where he entered the world without a nose and was swiftly transferred to USA Children’s and Women’s Hospital in Mobile. At just five days old, Eli underwent a tracheotomy, marking the start of his medical challenges.
Social media played a significant role in sharing Eli’ s story, with a Facebook page, now inactive, titled Eli’s Story, ” attracting thousands of followers. Eli’ s condition, arhinia, a rare facial anomaly occurring in only one in 197 million births, captivated the hearts of many.
One poignant moment in Eli’ s life occurred when he met another child with arhinia, Tessa Evans from Ireland, who was 2 1/2 years old at the time of their encounter. Grainne Evans, Tessa s mother, shared the profound impact of this meeting, describing it as a dream come true for both families. Tessa’ s affectionate gesture towards Eli, accompanied by his captivating gaze, left an indelible impression on those present.
As the Finch family navigates through the grieving process, they are in the process of arranging Eli’ s funeral service, which will take place at Fountain of Life Church in Saraland.
