Twin who captured hearts across the internet in viral photo dies

Gainesville, Florida - While Hawk struggled with a rare congenital condition, his brother Mason was born healthy.

This heartwarming photo of Buchmeyer twins showing a baby boy hugging his sick brother went viral after it was uploaded online by their parents. Recently the family shared on Facebook one of the 'hugging twins' died and "was called home to be with Jesus."
While Hawk struggled with a rare congenital condition, his brother Mason was born healthy. They were born on August 18 in Gainesville, Florida, according to Independent.
"This picture was taken a 11 days after they were born, it's the first time they have ever touched and as soon as Mason felt Hawk he reached out for his arm and smiled this big," parents Brandy Guettler and Tommy Buchmeyer wrote on Facebook. "We thought it was time for everyone pulling for our boy to see this picture."
 
The family received an overwhelming support from people across the world who hadn't even met them. However their story took a sad turn. In a Facebook post, the parents announced the baby had died from Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia - a hole in the diaphragm that can allow organs to move from the abdomen into the chest.
Thousands have have sent their condolences to the Buchmeyer family. Brandy Guettler then went on to post this picture on Facebook: