<div>Frank was 21 years old when she died.
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<div>Frank had been ill for 5 years. They initially went to see a consultant about their wrist which was painful at times and 'crunching' on rotation. Until the crunching started, I had initially put it down to repetitive wrist strain as all her art was done on the PC with a mouse!
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<div>This proved to be the start of a <strong>Connective tissue disorder </strong>&amp;<strong> Fibromyalgia</strong> for which no treatment worked. A random blood test taken at the time showed there was a lot going on with Frank. They had <strong>Hyperthyroidism</strong>. Her bedroom windows open in midwinter for she was over-heating.
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<div>They were also diagnosed with <strong>Autoimmune Hepatitis</strong> (Frank's liver was attacking itself) and this was confirmed by a liver biopsy in 2022 to be at Stage 3 fibrosis. No treatment worked as their condition was made worse by an allergy to steroids. Frank's health was deteriorating and they <em>did </em>have a poor prognosis however, Frank's departure from this world was nonetheless very sudden &amp; most unexpected.
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<div>Frank was autistic and didn't 'do people'. Through her wonderful art and love of music... <em>Robert Plant</em> &amp; <em>Jimmy Page</em>, <em>Dio </em>with <em>Rainbow</em>, <em>Depeche Mode, Marc Bolan, Rammstein, Till Lindemann</em> and in particular <em>Lou Reed</em>, Frank gathered followers and made their 'real friends' online. Her 'bestie' being her '<em>MichaelMan in New York</em>'.
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<div>The family are following Frank's strong wishes to be buried rather than cremated and for it not to be on Christian ground. Requesting a cardboard coffin with no pillows or satin in order to allow worms, bugs and soil creatures easy access...
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<div>Frank will be laid to rest at the <strong>Higher Ground Meadow Burial Ground</strong> on <strong>February 1st. The service begins at 13.00hrs. </strong>
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<div><strong>Dress code: </strong>Be warm! <em>Cat ears optional.</em>
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<div>All who knew Frank are welcome. (See photo with directions)
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<div>The family would gratefully appreciate any donations, however small, towards helping them meet Frank's funeral costs.
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<div>With many, many thanks &amp; much love.
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<div><strong>For Frank xx</strong>
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<div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/maimed.toasticles" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Frank's Art on Instagram</a>
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Frank Shields aka Maimed.Toasticles, Frampk (formerly Rae)

Frank Shields aka Maimed.Toasticles, Frampk (formerly Rae)

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