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MND took our son at 14 - anyone at any age can get it

December 4, 2025

Kyle Sieniawski, a 14-year-old from Pontypridd, is believed to be the youngest person in the UK to die from motor neurone disease (MND), a rare condition that typically affects older individuals. His family has emphasized that MND can strike anyone at any age, following his diagnosis less than a year before his death on November 27.

Kyle Sieniawski, laughing. Kyle has a huge smile, large black-rimmed glasses and wears a grey hooded top

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Kyle Sieniawski died from MND at age 14, making him the youngest known victim in the UK.
He was diagnosed with MND less than a year before his death on November 27.
MND is a rare, degenerative condition that usually affects individuals over 50.
Former rugby league player Kevin Sinfield is raising awareness by running seven ultramarathons in seven days.

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MND took our son at 14 - anyone at any age can get it

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MND took our son at 14 - anyone at any age can get it

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