Seth Cook was a 13-year-old Washington boy who suffered from progeria, a disorder that causes accelerated aging

He died last year after suffering a heart attack as a consequence of progeria

Seth captured the hearts all over the world when he appeared on television to share his story

Many were charmed by his quick wit and practical jokes but it was his courage that moved many people

It was through television where support that once comes in rarity in his life, Seth managed to try new life experiences such as flying in a stunt plane, and accomplished his lifelong goal of being a sheriff’s deputy (honorary )

He made friends all over the world, not just reaching out to other children with progeria

For the clueless, progeria is a rare genetic mutation where most of them don’t outlive their teenage years

There are only a few dozen known cases of progeria in the world