The<unk>  refers to an international controversy over the life of<unk><unk> , commonly known as Baby<unk> , a Canadian infant who was diagnosed with a rare progressive and incurable neurological disorder called Leigh's disease. After Canadian doctors refused to perform a tracheotomy, calling the procedure invasive and futile,<unk> 's parents fought to have him transferred to the United States, arguing that while<unk> 's disease was terminal, a tracheotomy would extend his life and allow him to die at home. After several months and efforts by American pro-life groups,<unk>  was transferred to a Catholic hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, where the procedure was performed. The successfully-obtained procedure extended<unk> 's life for several months.<unk>  died on Tuesday, September 27, 2011, at his home.
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