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JOHANNESBURG – A champion of positivity, Ontlametse Phalatse, has passed away.

She passed away on Tuesday night at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital in Ga-Rankuwa, outside Pretoria.

The 18-year-old was one of two South African girls living with the rare genetic disorder.

Progeria causes rapid aging.

Her doctors predicted that she would only survive until her 14th birthday.

Last month, President Jacob Zuma fulfilled her wish to meet him.

The family will release a statement later on Wednesday morning.

– eNCA