Article 63K5J Archie Battersbee: tributes paid at Southend funeral

Archie Battersbee: tributes paid at Southend funeral

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The 12-year-old's life support was withdrawn after his parents failed to overturn a high court ruling

The life of Archie Battersbee, who was at the centre of a legal battle between his parents and the Royal London hospital, has been celebrated at a funeral service featuring videos of him singing and performing gymnastics.

The 12-year-old's life support was withdrawn on 6 August after his parents, Hollie Dance and Paul Battersbee, failed to overturn a high court ruling that doctors could lawfully do so.

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