Prince Frederik of Luxembourg, at age 22, succumbed to a genetic disorder known as POLG disease, a mitochondrial condition impacting energy production in cells. Diagnosed at 14, he dedicated his life to advocating for awareness about the disease, which affects about one in 10,000 individuals. His father, Prince Robert, shared that Frederik had faced complications, including pneumonia, leading to his death on March 1 in Paris. The POLG Foundation, co-founded by Frederik, utilized his DNA in research and awareness campaigns, underscoring the urgent need for further understanding and support for mitochondrial diseases.
"It is so relentlessly progressive, he said, attacking so many different systems with sadly the same conclusion."
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