Prince Frederik of Luxembourg died from rare disease POLG

Prince Frederik of Luxembourg died two weeks ago at age 22 from POLG, a rare genetic disorder. A filmmaker shared his struggles, noting he often could not get up by himself due to the disease's impact on his energy levels. The filmmaker, Mei Fa Tan, documented Frederik's battle for a short film commissioned by his mother. She described it as painful to watch him struggle, despite his interest in various topics and his efforts to maintain his humor. Frederik founded the POLG Foundation to promote research and find a cure for the disease. The foundation has funded over $3.6 million in research projects, and Frederik participated in medical trials to aid in the search for a cure.