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13-Year-Old Girl Shares Bucket List Ahead of Vision Loss from Rare Disorder
Summary
Audrey Tyrell, 13, told This Morning she was diagnosed with Usher syndrome and has made a bucket list of experiences to enjoy before potential vision loss; she was surprised on the show by Stranger Things actress Nell Fisher.
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Audrey Tyrell, 13, appeared on the U.K. show This Morning on Jan. 6 and shared a personal bucket list she made after a diagnosis of Usher syndrome. She learned she had the condition at age 10 after tests at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Usher syndrome is a rare inherited disorder that can cause hearing and vision loss; Audrey was diagnosed with type 2 and had bilateral sensorineural hearing loss as a baby. On the show she revealed items she has completed and items she hopes to do, and she was surprised by Nell Fisher from Stranger Things.
Key facts:
- Audrey Tyrell, 13, was diagnosed with Usher syndrome at age 10 after testing at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
- She has type 2 Usher syndrome and was born with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss.
- Audrey and her mother created a handwritten bucket list to enjoy experiences before vision loss; completed items include visiting the Eiffel Tower and a rainforest.
- During the Jan. 6 This Morning appearance she was surprised by actress Nell Fisher, who presented tickets to the West End play Stranger Things: First Shadow.
Summary:
Audrey and her family are focusing on making memories while the timing of any vision loss remains uncertain. Her appearance on This Morning highlighted the items she has already completed and those she hopes to do, and included a surprise from a Stranger Things cast member. Undetermined at this time.
