Charlie Gard's parents Connie Yates and Chris Gard. "Our beautiful little boy has gone, we are so proud of you Charlie," Connie Yates, the baby's mother, was quoted as saying by the Daily Mail. Pope Francis said on Twitter: "I entrust little Charlie to the Father and pray for his parents and all those who loved him." British Prime Minister Theresa May said she was deeply saddened by the news and her thoughts and prayers were with Charlie's parents. The case drew comment from Trump, who tweeted on July 3 that "we would be delighted" to help Charlie.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 28, 2017 19:41 UTC