NBC 10 Philadelphia | Mother of Brain-Dead California Girl: 'She is Asleep' NBC 10 Philadelphia "I do not use the word 'brain-death' towards my daughter," said Jahi McMath's mother, Nailah Winkfield, while in Philadelphia for the Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Award Gala Thursday. McMath underwent surgery to remove her tonsils, uvula and adenoids to ... Jahi McMath's Family to Be Honored |