https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/tetralogyoffallot/Recent content in tetralogyoffallot on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSun, 05 Jul 2026 05:14:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/miracle-teen-who-nearly-died-in-heart-surgery-dreams-of-stage-stardom/Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:14:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/miracle-teen-who-nearly-died-in-heart-surgery-dreams-of-stage-stardom/Jonella-Louise Crichlow has defied every expectation set for her from the very beginning. Diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot—a complex and life-threatening heart condition—she underwent open-heart surgery at just six months old, narrowly escaping death twice during the procedure. Now, at 14, Jonella-Louise has faced five additional keyhole surgeries and continues to receive expert care at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Despite the challenges, her passion and determination remain unshaken. This September, she will begin her studies at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, a prestigious institution known for nurturing talents like Dame Julie Andrews and Lily James.