An eight-year-old girl died on a flight to Chicago with her family while suffering from at least five different illnesses , according to medical reports. Sydney Weston fell ill on June 13 after a series of immune diseases and respiratory infections. According to medical records, she suffered from chronic primary adrenalitis with several infections, including enterovirus and strep.

DC shooting - two killed and two others injured, including 2-year-old girl Father, daughter died at Utah national park after running out of water She was also suffering from inflammation of the small intestines, known as duodenitis, and thyroid gland inflammation, commonly known as thyroiditis. Weston became unresponsive while flying with her parents from Joplin, Missouri to a vacation in the Windy City. All of the illnesses she faced could have been a result of an autoimmune disorder that left her cells attacking her, per the coroner.

Weston lived with her father, mother, and brother in Junction, Missouri. New details in murder of girl, 12, found dead in creek - 'Very bad' Girl, 6, survives abduction but mom and sister found dead as cops find 'cages' The airplane was headed to Chicago but diverted to Peoria, Illinois, for an emergency landing. The girl was taken to a hospital where she died.

Weston was a week away from celebrating her ninth birthday and was looking forward to a skating party. “She will forever be remembered for the happiness she brought to every single person she encountered. Our.