Heartbreaking moment terminally ill little girl, 5, ‘marries’ her best friend in touching ceremony just hours before she died
Five-year-old Mary Massey died less than six hours after having her dream wedding with her best friend Damien
A FIVE-YEAR-OLD girl who suffered from a terminal illness got her dying wish to "marry" her best friend hours before she passed away.
Little Mary Massey was diagnosed with life-limiting cystic fibrosis which causes the lungs and digestive system to become clogged with thick, sticky mucus.
On top of that, the poorly tot had to fight chronic pneumonia caused by bacterial infection.
Doctors at Cook Children's hospital, in Texas, US, told Mary and her family that she wasn't expected to live much longer due to her worsening condition.
So her mum Kayla Parker with the help of loved ones decided to fulfil Mary's dream of marring her five-year-old best friend Damien - who even popped the question just to prove just how serious he was.
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Mum Kayla told that the life-long friends had been planning their wedding since they were two years old.
On Thursday evening, Mary got the wedding of her dreams in a Disney-themed "ceremony" complete with Mickey and Minnie Mouse rings sealed with a hug.
Mary wore a grey princess dress and work a sparkly crown while Damien dressed in a suit.
The couple even enjoyed a cake covered in their favourite Disney characters.
Heart-breaking snaps show the pair in their outfits lying next to each other while holding hands in Mary's hospital bed.
Sadly, less than six hours later Mary died in her "mother's arms happy and without any pain" in the early hours of Friday morning.
A has been set up to raise money for the hospital and for Mary's funeral costs.
The family plan to lay Mary to rest on September 14.
What is cystic fibrosis?
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition in which the lungs and digestive system can become clogged with thick, sticky mucus.
It can cause problems with breathing and digestion from a young age. Over many years, the lungs become increasingly damaged and may eventually stop working properly.
Most cases of cystic fibrosis in the UK are now identified through screening tests carried out soon after birth. It's estimated that 1 in every 2,500 babies born in the UK has cystic fibrosis.
A number of treatments are available to help reduce the problems caused by the condition, but unfortunately average life expectancy is reduced for people who have it.
Source: NHS
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