Los Angeles Times | Jahi McMath Q&A: Can brain death be reversed? Los Angeles Times OAKLAND -- Jahi McMath, a 13-year-old Oakland girl, underwent complex surgery at Children's Hospital Oakland on Dec. 9 to remove her tonsils, adenoids, uvula and bony structures from her nose. She was declared brain-dead three days later, after she ... Brain-dead girl Jahi McMath released from California hospital Health | Medical experts disagree over whether Jahi McMath is still alive Oakland hospital, coroner return Jahi McMath to family |