I hope this does not come across as being rude. I think that the people that are close to Bri, family, close friends, relatives etc. know the situation. Whether the reason was sickness, accident, or whatever the case may be it shouldn't really matter, the outcome is still the same. A young 12 year girl is gone from this Earth. I don't know Bri, but from what I have read she was a special little girl and will be missed by many people. This would be a good time for you to teach your child that rumors are just that, rumors. Some rumors are true and many rumors are false but rumors hurt p