With Heavy Hearts, We Share the Passing of This Beloved Icon—Her Story Will Bring You to Tears

Ryleigh Hillcoat-Bee, a three-year-old who died from the rare disease rhabdomyolysis, could have been saved, leaving her parents devastated. Blackpool and Fylde coroner Alan Wilson found medics missed “red flags” during her hospital stay, failing to investigate her declining movement before releasing her.

The family believes consulting a specialist could have led to a diagnosis and treatment. The hospital expressed regret over Ryleigh’s passing and extended condolences to her family.