UGA Student Dies After Suffering Brain Hemorrhage During Mexico Vacation

2023-04-29 22:38:00

A University of Georgia student identified as Liza Burke died following suffering a brain hemorrhage following being hospitalized last month. during a vacation trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, where he was diagnosed with a brain tumor, his family reported.

“Liza took her last breath, sighed, and moved on to the next realm… following Hospice was called, we dressed Liza in colorful pajamas, given to her by her boyfriend’s mom and Jack’s girlfriend Elli, braided her hair. Liza’s dad, uncle and some of my friends from UGA came to say goodbye,” the family said in an update on their website.

“Liza has now reunited with her sister, and they are making up for lost time.”the family noted, referring to their sister Edie, who died of a rare genetic disorder in 2008.

The death of 21-year-old Burke occurred following the young woman developed a headache while having breakfast during a vacation with friends on March 10, and hours later her friends called a doctor informing that they might not wake her from her bed. nap, according to her friend Jennifer Ritter on her GoFundMe page.

“She was immediately rushed to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) that caused bleeding in her brain.”Burke’s friend wrote in an update days later, adding that she was on “life support.”

After being flown from Mexico to Jacksonville, Florida, for further treatment, the family said they decided to stop the radiation following Burke failed to respond to treatment following six weeks, saying they wanted to continue sending Liza “as only she deserves.” .

“Tonight we begin the search for the perfect place by the sea where Liza can enjoy her last days supported by the infinite love that surrounds her!”indicated the April 17 update.

The family also said they plan to establish a fund in the name of Liza and her sister Edie with the Carolinas Foundation.

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