Liverpool, England, Apr 28, 2018 / 12:07 am (ACI Prensa).- Ailing toddler Alfie Evans, whose plight has tugged at the world's heartstrings throughout the past week, died in the early hours of Saturday morning after being removed from life support.

In an April 28 Facebook post, Alfie's father, Tom Evans, said: “My gladiator lay down his shield and gained his wings at 02:30...absolutely heartbroken. I love you my guy.”