But as he turned 15 his condition deteriorated and a heart transplant operation was carried out last month.

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Army medics rushed to save the him but by the time he had been repatriated his condition deteriorated and he died from a massive brain injury.

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Gurney was only 32 when his mental condition deteriorated to the point of him being declared insane.

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In March, the High Court ruled that it would be "unjust and oppressive" to extradite him to South Africa, as his mental condition had deteriorated since his arrest.

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In March, the High Court ruled that it would be "unjust and oppressive" to extradite Mr Dewani to South Africa, as his mental condition had deteriorated since his arrest.

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Rather, his condition further deteriorated.

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Despite his best efforts, her condition deteriorated daily.

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However Mr Straw has now reversed his decision, citing medical evidence that Biggs's condition has deteriorated and he was not expected to recover.

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