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Hanover toddler who choked on popcorn kernel dies
Mirranda Grace Lawson, the 2-year-old Hanover County girl who had been on life support since she choked on a popcorn kernel in May, has died.
VCU Medical Center confirmed that she died on November 1.
VCU Medical Center and the young girl’s family have been involved in a legal battle for months. The family did not want doctors to perform a brain apnea test, which would have determined if the two-year-old was brain dead, in fear that it would harm her.
Monday afternoon, the hospital released the following statement regarding her death:
We extend our deepest sympathies to the Lawson family as they grieve Mirranda Grace’s death. During the several months Mirranda was at our hospital, we saw the Lawson’s enduring love and support of their daughter in dealing with the tragedy. Mirranda’s medical team demonstrated the highest-levels of quality and compassionate care for her and her family. Our thoughts and best hopes remain with the Lawsons. — VCU Medical Center
Alexandra Nicole
November 22, 2016 at 10:45 pm
Oh my. This is so sad and so scary! Mark Sauder
Wendy Trujillo
November 22, 2016 at 10:50 pm
Juan A Trujillo
Shanna Thompson
November 22, 2016 at 11:03 pm
Super sad!!! Popcorn, grapes, hotdogs, toddler Nono foods!
Lisa Winkel Belle
November 23, 2016 at 1:31 am
Plus marshmallows
Shanna Thompson
November 23, 2016 at 1:39 am
Lisa Winkel Belle yes…. Marshmallows also!!!! Forgot that one,
Jessica Salgado
November 23, 2016 at 2:44 am
Marshmellows?? Even the little ones??
Shanna Thompson
November 23, 2016 at 2:54 am
They can swell up and get stuck…. Daycare license / state guide lines even say no!!
Leeanne Jaymes Lemaster
November 23, 2016 at 3:33 am
My son eats popcorn and grapes all the time. He has been since he was 15 months old. He’ll be 2 Dec 15th. I’m not sure what the issues are.
Shanna Thompson
November 23, 2016 at 3:35 am
This food is the size of their windpipe… If lodged will choke…. State guide lines, doctors, etc say no… You as a parent make that choice…. For safety I say no or cut up smaller…
Shanna Thompson
November 23, 2016 at 3:36 am
That’s what the big deal is…:)
Angela Marie Giordano
November 23, 2016 at 5:17 am
Hot dogs are the only thing on that list that I feel comfortable with my two year old eating
Maria Folster
November 22, 2016 at 11:15 pm
David Folster
Alejandra Tamara Duran Morales
November 22, 2016 at 11:48 pm
Alejandra Borges
Leonela Frias
November 23, 2016 at 12:31 am
Linda Gonzalez
Anita Guara
November 23, 2016 at 12:37 am
So Sad and scary
Parminder Jatana
November 23, 2016 at 1:21 am
Amrit Shergill Sandeep Johal Jas Brar Kahlon
Audrey Silvers
November 23, 2016 at 1:45 am
Paige no popcorn for Jr !
Stephanie Netherton
November 23, 2016 at 1:45 am
Kaitlyn
Sherry Williams Caudle
November 23, 2016 at 1:46 am
Jemma Chiree Caudle
Audrey Silvers
November 23, 2016 at 1:49 am
Prayers for the family , Rest in Peace Sweet Angel
Danielle Nicole
November 23, 2016 at 2:39 am
Nancy Walker…
Danielle Nicole
November 23, 2016 at 2:39 am
Prayers for family
Heidi Putman
November 23, 2016 at 2:50 am
How sad
Denise Bury
November 23, 2016 at 3:55 am
Heather Alexis
Grace Figueroa-Ramirez
November 23, 2016 at 4:06 am
Sending prayers to the family! No parent should have to bury their child. #rip
Michelle Llamas
November 23, 2016 at 4:37 am
Andrea Ibarra
Kim Hadziosmanovic
November 23, 2016 at 6:14 am
Nadine Stevie Wilkinson
Gabriela Meyer
November 23, 2016 at 7:21 am
Too sad.
Crystal Leann Barker
November 23, 2016 at 11:21 am
Terry this is why I say no popcorn, grapes, or hot dogs . Prayers for the family
Kristen Shallock Hyde
November 23, 2016 at 8:12 pm
Ryan Hyde
Tahira Butt
November 23, 2016 at 9:42 pm
Omg very sad
Linda Mirella Jovel
November 24, 2016 at 12:17 am
Brown Knight scary and sad
Popcorn
Grapes
Hot dogs
Marshmallow
Is a no no for toddlers 🙁
Xochitl Castro
December 25, 2016 at 7:17 am
Luis J. Espinoza
Isabella Tello
December 26, 2016 at 6:28 am
Rest Easy Little baby Angel