Hayley Okines , from Bexhill , had the premature ageing condition diagnosed . The disease affects the body - but not the mind - at all times normal levels . Gives sufferers the appearance of an infant with symptoms including baldness , arthritis and kidney failure . Hayley defied odds to live 4 years longer than expected and died yesterday .
Hayley Okines , from Bexhill , had the premature ageing condition progeria . The disease ages the body - but not the mind - at eight times normal rate . Gives sufferers the appearance of an octogenarian with symptoms including baldness , arthritis and heart problems . Hayley defied odds to live 4 years longer than expected and died yesterday .