Brian Kent

Brian Kent, 25 Years

Brian Kent had autism and died on October 30, 2002, at the age of 25. He passed away at the Kiley Developmental Center in Waukegan, Illinois. It was determined that Brian Kent died from peritiontis caused by blunt force trauma to the abdomen. It is a mystery as to how his injuries were sustained in the state run institution that was caring for him. In 2010, the State of Illinois passed "Brian's Law" named in honor of Brian Kent. "Brian's Law" requires a team of independent experts to review deaths of individuals receiving state services. Brian's parents are Jim and Linda Kent.

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Blogs: 

• Lives Lost to Autism Blog
• Autism Memorial Blog

News: 

• Praise for New Law Protecting Disabled Illinoisans, Associated Press

Giles Shirley

Giles Shirley (1963-1998)

Giles Shirley was 35 years old and had autism. Giles was from Amersham, Buckinghamshire in the United Kingdom. Giles Shirley passed away in October of 1998 when he had an epileptic seizure in the middle of the night. Giles Shirley's parents are Dereck and Dame Stephanie Shirley (Steve Shirley).

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Article: 

• Dame Stephanie Shirley Had One Heartache Her Riches Couldn't Cure (DailyMail.com, September 2014)