Sad news, the young Emmy Pruneau died on Monday afternoon. Less than three months ago, the 19-year-old Windsor woman managed to obtain a rare drug that could have saved her time, but unfortunately her cancer was too virulent.
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Her father, Éric Pruneau, announced the death of his daughter on Facebook: “Emmy left us peacefully at the beginning of the afternoon. I love you my sunshine.”
A message was also posted on Emmy’s Facebook page minutes after her passing: “Today early afternoon I left this world peacefully surrounded by my family. I love you all and don’t forget life is beautiful.
Last October, Health Canada agreed to provide Emmy with Tazemetostat through Health Canada’s Special Access Program, as the drug is not marketed in Canada.
This decision by Health Canada came after Independent Member of Parliament for Richmond-Arthabaska Alain Rayes and Federal Minister of Health Jean-Yves Duclos agreed to help Emmy and her family in their efforts.
“Emmy’s fight was not in vain as other patients had access to the same drug after her when it was not possible before. She cleared the land for Canadians, she is an example of courage and resilience. I am shocked to hear of his passing and offer my condolences to his family,” said MP Rayes.