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Brian Farmer & Jon Hebditch & Milo Boyd

Baby born on day teen mum passed away dies in hospital after life support turned off

A baby boy born on the day his teen mother passes away has died after a judge ruled his life support could be turned off.

Tragic Danielle Jones collapsed at her parent's house in Bristol on January 17 and passed away.

The 18-year-old, who was pregnant, died and her baby Danny was delivered by C-section, the Daily Mirror reports.

Danny was treated in an intensive care unit by medics after the tragedy.

A judge ruled yesterday that little Danny's life support could now be turned off.

His devastated dad Ozzy Godfrey has paid a heartfelt tribute, saying he was 'proud' to call the tot his son.

Fundraising is ongoing for a 'double funeral' for the mother and son (Daily Mirror)

He wrote: ""Rest in peace Danny Godfrey you made me such a proud and happy dad,"

You kept so strong for 13 days. I am so proud to be able to call you my son. You gave me all my strength through such a difficult time.

"You're one tough Godfrey. We made so much memories in such a small amount of time, just a shame you're gone now.

"But you're with your mummy now. Make sure you look after her for me.

"Loves you so much. Gonna miss you so much Danny."

An online fundraiser has now been set up to help the family pay for funeral costs for the tragic mother and son.

Organiser Emily Morley wrote: "Baby Danny has now joined his Mummy in heaven this is now a double funeral."

Danielle had not told anyone that she was pregnant, the Family Division of the High Court heard on Friday.

The case was heard at the High Court (Getty)

Mr Justice Hayden was told the teenager had collapsed for no apparent reason and died in hospital.

Specialists said that Danny had been suffered irreversible brain damage during the birth and should be allowed to die.

Mr Justice Hayden said that family agreed with the assessment.

He added that the hospital where the tot was being treated could not be named or any medics caring for him.

No pictures of Danny can be published according to the ruling.

The University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust had asked Mr Justice Hayden to decide what moves were in the child's best interests.

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