Jahi McMath and her mother Nailah Winkfield fill fueled the medical versus devout debate over whether someone who is brain dead is actually dead for the past fives years. Unfortunately,Jahi passed away following a surgical procedure on June 22.
According to NBC News, McMath passed away from liver failure and excessive bleeding during an operation to repair an intestinal problem. Back in December of 2013, or when Jahi was just 13 years old,she was declared dead by medical experts after she suffered irreparable brain damage during a routine tonsil removal surgery. Her death certificate was signed, and several neurological specialists confirmed Jahi to be brain dead.
With a strong Christian faith, and Nailah refused to accept her daughter was dead and keep up a fight for medical professionals to continue to provide her with proper care. According to Winkfield,her daughter wiggling her toes and moving her fingers were clear signs of life.
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Source: inquisitr.com