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'Princess Leilani' Of Paterson, 10, Succumbs To Rare Heart Condition 'Princess Leilani' Of Paterson, 10, Succumbs To Rare Heart Condition
'Princess Leilani' Of Paterson, 10, Succumbs To Rare Heart Condition Leilani Cameron of Paterson was a miracle all her life. Born with a rare heart condition, doctors didn't think she'd make it past birth. A true warrior, Leilani lived 10 years -- and had a smile on her face through it all. Leilani -- who had a heart transplant at 3 years old -- began experiencing heart complications earlier this year. She was waiting several months for a new heart but went into cardiac arrest on Aug. 19 and passed away. More than $16,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe as of Monday morning for Leilani's family. She was remembered for her smile and vivaciousness. Leilan…

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by Cecilia Levine