Chris Gard

About

Best known as the father of Charlie Gard. He garnered media attention as he and his wife fought to prolong their child's treatment, although he suffered from a terminal illness. The baby was on life support for several months when he was removed after being evaluated by specialists. His chris.gard Instagram account features family portraits. He has amassed 1,000 followers. 

Before Fame

Chris Gard first landed in the headlines in 2017. 

Trivia

Gard and his wife originally hoped to bring Charlie to the United States for further treatment. He helped found the Charlie Gard Foundation, which helps raise money for other people suffering from Mitochondrial diseases. 

Family Life

He and his wife, Connie Yates, share another son named Oliver. 

Associated With

Donald Trump supported Gard and his wife in their efforts to obtain experimental treatment for Charlie.