'My gladiator lay down his shield' - Toddler Alfie Evans dies in Britain

Alfie Evans, the 23-month-old British toddler whose grave illness drew international attention, died early on Saturday, his family said.Alfie had a rare, degenerative disease and had been in a semi-vegetative state for more than a year.After a series of court cases, doctors at Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool removed his life support on Monday, against his parents wishes.