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Cricketer Matt Dunn posts heartbreaking message as daughter, 2, dies after battle with severe epilepsy

In a heartbreaking post, Matt Dunn said baby Florence would remain 'forever be' in his heart

SURREY, ENGLAND: England cricket star Matt Dunn's young daughter Florence died at the tender age of two from a severe form of epilepsy.

The little girl was suffering from a rare and severe form of epilepsy known as Dravet syndrome, a condition that begins in infancy or early childhood and is described by the NHS as a 'rare, life-limiting, and devastating genetic neurological condition'. Dunn and his wife, Jessica, have previously shared about Florence's condition, and they even documented her journey with epilepsy through the Instagram page Florries' Dravet Journey.

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'You were so incredibly loved'

Sharing a picture of their daughter, they shared an emotional message on the Instagram page, @florriesdravetjourney which was fully dedicated to Florence, the couple wrote, "Our beautiful girl gained her angel wings and was lost to SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in epilepsy)." To find the words at this time is almost impossible. You were so incredibly loved and the imprint you have left on so many lives is something to behold. You lit up any room you entered. We will be forever so proud of you and your fight, baby girl."

The Surrey bowler said that baby Florence would 'forever be' in his heart in an Instagram story.

'Absolutely devastated'

Prayers and condolences have been flowing in since Dunn announced the tragic news on Wednesday, March 15. Surrey also paid tribute to Dunn's family in a statement that says, "Everyone at Surrey is greatly saddened by the news of the passing of Matt Dunn's daughter Florence. Our thoughts are with Matt and his wife Jessica, who bravely managed Florence's Dravet Syndrome—a severe form of epilepsy."

The cricket community has also offered its condolences to Dunn and his family at this tragic time. Surrey's director of cricket, Alec Stewart, also offered his condolences to Dunn, saying, "We are all absolutely devastated to hear of Florence's passing, and our very best wishes are with the whole Dunn family. We will provide Matt and Jessica with all the support that we can."

Essex County Cricket Club wrote, "Our heartfelt condolences go out to Matt and his family."

Yorkshire County Cricket Club also paid tribute to the cricketer and his family through a statement posted on their social media account, which said, "Sending our love and thoughts to the Dunn family at this incredibly hard time."

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