Doctor who discovered extra chromosome that causes Down’s syndrome is tipped for sainthood

Doctor who discovered extra chromosome that causes Down’s syndrome – and then spent the rest of his life fighting abortions – is tipped for sainthood Pope Francis recognised the ‘heroic virtues’ of the ‘venerable’ Jerome Lejeune In 1958, the French geneticist discovered chromosome that causes Down’s The devout Catholic spent the rest of his life fighting against … Read more

Doctor who discovered extra chromosome that causes Down’s syndrome is tipped for sainthood

Doctor who discovered extra chromosome that causes Down’s syndrome – and then spent the rest of his life fighting abortions – is tipped for sainthood Pope Francis recognised the ‘heroic virtues’ of the ‘venerable’ Jerome Lejeune In 1958, the French geneticist discovered chromosome that causes Down’s Devout Catholic spent rest of his life fighting against abortions which … Read more

Husband from UK’s first couple with Down’s Syndrome to get married dies aged 62 from Covid

A man who made history with his wife as the UK’s first couple with Down’s Syndrome to marry has died from Covid-19 – just two weeks after contracting the virus.  Tommy Pilling, 62, from Southend-on-Sea, Essex, lost his battle to coronavirus on January 1, leaving behind his doting wife Maryanne, 49, who says she is … Read more

Husband from UK’s first couple with Down’s Syndrome to get married dies aged 62 from Covid

A man who made history with his wife as the UK’s first couple with Down’s Syndrome to marry has died from Covid-19 – just two weeks after contracting the virus.  Tommy Pilling, 62, from Southend-on-Sea, Essex, lost his battle to coronavirus on January 1, leaving behind his doting wife Maryanne, 49, who says she is … Read more

Husband, 62, who is one half of Britain’s first Down’s syndrome couple to marry has COVID-19

A man who is one half of Britain’s first married couple with Down’s syndrome, has contracted COVID-19 and ‘doctors don’t think he can recover’, according to his family. Tommy, 62, and his wife Maryanne Pilling, 48, who tied the knot in 1995, had been isolating together at their home in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, during the pandemic. … Read more

Actress Sally Phillips tears into Emmerdale over ‘irresponsible’ Down’s syndrome plot 

Actress Sally Phillips tears into Emmerdale over ‘irresponsible’ Down’s syndrome plot Actress Sally Phillips accused ITV story line of bringing ‘unnecessary hurt’  Plot sees couple terminate pregnancy after learning baby has Down’s syndrome 23,000 people signed petition, charities & MPs calling for story to be scrapped By Liz Hull for the Daily Mail Published: 01:20 … Read more

Actress Sally Phillips tears into Emmerdale over ‘irresponsible’ Down’s syndrome plot 

Actress Sally Phillips tears into Emmerdale over ‘irresponsible’ Down’s syndrome plot Actress Sally Phillips accused ITV story line of bringing ‘unnecessary hurt’  Plot sees couple terminate pregnancy after learning baby has Down’s syndrome 23,000 people signed petition, charities & MPs calling for story to be scrapped By Liz Hull for the Daily Mail Published: 01:20 … Read more

Emmerdale fans with children who have Down’s Syndrome slam the soap over abortion storyline

Emmerdale fans have slammed the soap after it was revealed Laurel Thomas and Jai Sharma will have an abortion because their unborn child has Down’s Syndrome. Viewers hit out at the show on Thursday for going ahead with the storyline, saying they were adding to stigma against those with Down’s Syndrome and perpetuating the idea … Read more

Britain’s oldest person with Down’s Syndrome dies aged 78

Georgie Wildgust, 78, is Britain’s oldest person with Down’s Syndrome A pensioner has become Britain’s oldest person with Down’s Syndrome after celebrating his 78th birthday – despite doctors saying he would not live beyond 10. Sprightly Georgie Wildgust puts his longevity down to a love of dancing and an active social life surrounded by a … Read more

Britain’s oldest person with Down’s Syndrome dies aged 78

Georgie Wildgust, 78, is Britain’s oldest person with Down’s Syndrome A pensioner has become Britain’s oldest person with Down’s Syndrome after celebrating his 78th birthday – despite doctors saying he would not live beyond 10. Sprightly Georgie Wildgust puts his longevity down to a love of dancing and an active social life surrounded by a … Read more