Will Roberts

Will Roberts, a 15-year-old Alabama teen with stage 4 bone cancer who went viral for pleading on his mother’s Facebook for a treatment, died in San Diego after his cancer progressed to the brain. His family stated they decided to stop his suffering, and he passed away surrounded by loved ones.

Will Roberts, a 15-year-old from Alabama with stage 4 bone cancer, died in San Diego after his cancer progressed to the brain. He gained national attention in April for posting a plea on his mother’s Facebook page seeking a cancer drug, which led to connections with a treatment facility in Santa Monica and outreach from lawmakers and Dr. Oz.

Will Roberts, a 15-year-old Alabama teen with stage 4 bone cancer who went viral in April 2023 by posting a plea on his mother’s Facebook for a cancer drug, died in San Diego after his cancer progressed to the brain. His family announced his death, stating they chose to end his suffering, and expressed gratitude for the global support he received during his battle.

An Alabama boy named Will Roberts with a rare form of bone cancer has started experimental treatment after a viral video plea caught the attention of President Donald Trump and others. The 15-year-old had been battling stage 4 osteosarcoma for 16 months. He was granted access to the experimental gene therapy DeltaRex-G after his video went viral.

Will Roberts, a 15-year-old from Alabama, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma and made a viral plea to Donald Trump for help. He has since received experimental treatment in California. The teen's video was posted on his mother's Facebook account without her knowledge.