Coleen Rooney reveals sentimental pictures of her tragic sister Rosie McLoughlin are stolen just days after what would have been her 19th birthday
Coleen's youngest sibling died aged 14 after battling the brain disorder, Rett syndrome
COLEEN Rooney has revealed sentimental pictures of her tragic sister Rosie McLoughlin were stolen from her brother's car.
Rosie passed away in January 2013 aged 14 after battling brain disorder Rett syndrome.
Just days before what would have been Rosie's 19th birthday, there was fresh upset for Coleen after the burglary.
Writing on Twitter, she said: "Please be aware off a lot of car break ins at @DLLSpeke...
"My brothers car got done Sunday and they took a laptop containing sentimental...Photos of his son and my sister Rosie.
"He's having no luck as the staff at @DLLSpeke being really difficult in helping him and to deal with (sic)."
The upsetting incident comes just weeks after Coleen and husband Wayne remembered her adopted sibling on the fourth anniversary of her death.
A source said: “Coleen and her brother are devastated to lose the photographs of Rosie.
“The timing is difficult. It was her birthday last week and anniversary of her death last month. They are praying someone will turn in the laptop.”
The mum-of-three's fans were shocked by what happened and sent her their well wishes.
One wrote: "Hope he gets it back Coleen!"
Another said: "Coleen thieves don't bother about things like sentimental value..all they are out for are themselves."
A third added: "There's nothing worse when it contains such precious stuff!"
Last month, Coleen, 30, took to Instagram to post a throwback picture of wide-eyed Rosie as a toddler, wearing her hair in two bunches on either side of her head as a touching tribute to her.
An embroidered handkerchief which rested at the bottom of the picture read: "Remembering our angel Rosie," followed by the dates: "2.2.98 - 5.1.13."
Deciding against adding any words in the caption, loving sister Coleen simply tagged two Emoji love hearts and an image of an angel.
In 2006, Coleen appeared alongside Sir Trevor McDonald in a documentary about Rett syndrome, which is a genetic disorder.
She also acts as an ambassador for Alder Hey Children's Charity, the Liverpool medical facility where wheelchair-bound Rosie, who was unable to walk or talk, was treated.
Back in 2008, she went on a pilgrimage to Lourdes with Rosie, along with her mum Colette and dad Tony.
They visited the religious site famed for its healing powers and a source told the : "She is known for her limitless shopping sprees but seeing her here shows a completely different side to her.
"Rosie was clearly enjoying herself - and that is the happiest thing in the world for Coleen."
What is Rett syndrome?
- Rett syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects brain development
- It results in severe mental and physical disability
- It is thought to affect around one in 12,000 girls born each year
- It is rarely found in males
- The condition is believed to be caused by a mutation in the MECP2 gene, which is found on the X chromosome
- It is classified in four stages - early signs, regression, plateau and deterioration of movement
- Early signs include low muscle tone, difficulty feeding delay in speech development and jerky limb movements
- The third stage can start anywhere from aged two to 10 and results in seizures and abnormal heart rhythms
- Blood tests can be used to identify the condition.
Source: www.nhs.co.uk
A statement released at the time of Rosie's death said Coleen, her husband Wayne and the rest of their family had been left "heartbroken".
It said: "She was such a strong little girl and an inspiration to us all.
"We shall cherish forever the memories we have shared and the love she showed us each and every day of her life."
Coleen later took to Twitter to write: "Thank you so much for all your lovely messages and kind words. We are absolutely heart broken to have lost our angel Rosie.
"So glad we ended our holiday short, due to her deteriorating & we was able to spend the last few days together with her an our family! Sleep tight Rosie Mc x. We love you more than words can say x."
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