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Freddie Clarence Williams was found unconscious from a drug overdose and was taken to a hospital in New York City, US, last July. He was eventually declared brain-dead.

His sister Shirell Powell had been at the bedside daily since his admission and was asked about discontinuing life-support. She notified other relatives, including his daughter, who came from interstate to say goodbye.