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LI 17-Year-Old Dies After Battling Butterfly Disease 'With Bravery, Sense Of Humor' LI 17-Year-Old Dies After Battling Butterfly Disease 'With Bravery, Sense Of Humor'
LI 17-Year-Old Dies After Battling Butterfly Disease 'With Bravery, Sense Of Humor' Tributes are pouring in for a beloved Long Island teenager who died after a lifelong battle with a rare skin disease that left his body covered in open wounds. Brian Ilg, of Patchogue, died Sunday, Jan. 8, at age 17, according to his obituary. It marked the end of what relatives described as a “long and painful” journey that the teen “handled with strength, bravery, and a sense of humor.” At 12:55 today Brian passed surrounded by his family and friends. 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋 Details for services to follow. Thank you for all the prayers and continued support. 💕💕💕💕💕💕 Posted by Arlene Cos…

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