Tia-Mae McCarthy, known from the 2006 documentary “The Girl Who Never Ate,” has died at 26. Born with oesophageal atresia, she underwent surgery but refused to eat orally for years, becoming a medical mystery. Eventually, she overcame her aversion and embraced life, enjoying horse riding and arts and crafts. Her sudden death has shocked many.She didn’t eat a bite until she was 10! Tia-Mae McCarthy ‘The Girl Who Never Ate’ tragically died at 26
Tia-Mae McCarthy, known from the 2006 documentary “The Girl Who Never Ate,” has died at 26. Born with oesophageal atresia, she underwent surgery but refused to eat orally for years, becoming a medical mystery. Eventually, she overcame her aversion and embraced life, enjoying horse riding and arts and crafts. Her sudden death has shocked many.