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Alex Renton died on July 1 in Wellington Hospital, following a battle with a prolonged form of seizures known as epileptius.
He was granted special access by the Government to use medicinal cannabis in a bid to stop him suffering more seizures.
The 19-year-old’s mother, Rose, told Seven Sharp that she was heartbroken to lose her son who had a “presence like no one else … and it made you feel strong and safe”.
Alex was the first Kiwi to have the treatment, and the initial signs were promising, as he came off life support and started breathing on his own.
“It's got incredible properties for stopping seizures and controlling epilepsy,” Rose said.
But the teen, who has six siblings, took a turn for the worse and died shortly after.
The 19-year-old was the first New Zealander allowed to legally use a controversial cannabis oil treatment.
Source: ONE News
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