Elon Musk fulfills teen cancer patient's last wish in touching X post
Key Points:
- A 15-year-old cancer patient, Liv Perrotto, left a handwritten list of eight questions for Elon Musk before she passed away, expressing her dream to meet the tech billionaire.
- Perrotto's questions covered topics such as Musk's plans for a phone, Tesla Diner expansion, new games, favorite anime, travels to Japan, knowledge of virtual pop star Hatsune Miku, and inspiration behind Grok AI's "Ani."
- Her final question asked if a plush toy she designed, "Asteroid," could become SpaceX's official mascot, a request Musk honored by agreeing to name it so.
- Elon Musk responded publicly to Perrotto's list days after her death, answering all questions and sharing personal insights, including his favorite anime and travel experiences in Japan.
- The story, shared by commentator Glenn Beck, touched millions online, with Perrotto's mother expressing heartfelt gratitude and sorrow that her daughter could not witness Musk's replies.