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11-Year-Old Girl Who Ages Too Fast Becomes Internet Superstar

11-Year-Old Girl Who Ages Too Fast Becomes Internet Superstar

11-year-old Adalia Rose Pallante has nearly 14 million likes on her Facebook page and over 170 million views on her YouTube channel

Nathan Standley

Nathan Standley

An 11-year-old girl has become an Internet superstar thanks to her cheery nature and self-described 'diva' personality. She also has an extremely rare condition that makes her age rapidly.

Adalia Rose, from Austin, Texas, has amassed around 170 million views on YouTube and has nearly 14 million likes on her Facebook page.

She has gained huge online popularity by making videos, often with her mum and dad, which showcase her infectious personality.

But she also suffers from Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS), which affects less than 500 people worldwide. It is characterised by symptoms of accelerated ageing, as well as dwarfism, lack of body fat and muscle, loss of hair, visible veins, a high-pitched voice and abnormal facial formation.

It is a condition resulting from a new genetic mutation and is not usually inherited because sufferers rarely live long enough to reproduce.

Tragically, people suffering with this type of progeria rarely live past 13 years old.

Facebook / Adalia Rose

But Adalia's mother, Natalia Pallante, says: "I just told her 'you're born different. That's just who you are.' And she owns it."

Since starting her Facebook page, Adalia has accumulated a huge following.

Natalia says: "In the beginning, when we first started her Facebook, it was just for giggles.

"Now she has like 14 million followers on Facebook, and all of her [1.1 million] subscribers on YouTube."

And Adalia adds: "I love to do YouTube videos for my fans, because I love them, I guess."

Her father Ryan says: "Having a social media superstar 11-year-old is crazy, especially when we're out in public.

"A lot of people recognise her."

Facebook / Adalia Rose

And Adalia receives a really positive response from her fans who regularly call her 'beautiful' in the comments section of her videos and say how inspirational she is to them.

Her dad said: "Everytime she hears those things, it makes her really happy."

Her mother said: "My favourite part about being her mum is watching her grow and seeing how different she is from everyone."

Her father added: "It's just seeing how she takes on everyday and learning from her as well."

Her parents said they would describe her as a wild one, stubborn, determined, driven, courageous, and crazy.

Featured Image Credit: Facebook / Adalia Rose

Topics: Inspirational, Interesting