Abbie Humphries, known as “Baby Abbie,” has passed away at the age of 30 after a battle with cancer. Abbie became a well-known figure in the UK after being kidnapped as a newborn by a woman posing as a nurse at Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham in 1994. The abduction lasted 16 days before Abbie was safely returned to her parents, Karen and Roger Humphries.
In 2020, Abbie’s mother, Karen, passed away from breast cancer, a loss that deeply impacted Abbie. Shortly afterward, Abbie was diagnosed with a grade-four brain tumor. Her husband, Karl Sundgren, announced her passing, sharing that she fought with “strength and grace” for over four years and was surrounded by loved ones when she passed.
Abbie had spoken about how her kidnapping shaped her upbringing, describing how her father often felt guilt and became protective of her, struggling with flashbacks of the traumatic event. She had also reflected on her childhood, acknowledging the lasting emotional impact on her family.
Her death has prompted an outpouring of tributes online, with friends and supporters expressing their condolences. Abbie’s story, a mix of survival, resilience, and tragedy, has been widely followed and even inspired a BBC drama, The Secrets She Keeps.
