New Delhi, May 11 -- An 18-year-old Chicago-born teen battling terminal cancer died in Durango, Mexico, just one day after being reunited with his parents following their release from US immigration custody, according to a report.

Kevin Gonzalez's death was confirmed on Sunday by his aunt and brother, NBC Chicago/Telemundo Chicago reported.

The emotional case drew national attention after Kevin publicly pleaded for his parents to be freed so they could spend his final days with him.

Earlier this week, an immigration judge ordered the expedited release of Kevin's parents - Isidoro Gonzalez Aviles and Norma Anabel Ramirez Amaya - from immigration detention in Arizona, according to the news outlet.

The couple had attempted to cross the U...