A boy collapsed and died on the way to school just weeks before Christmas.
The young boy, who has not been officially named, was making his way to St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy in Tunstall, Staffordshire when he fell ill.
Kind passers-by rushed to his aid and put him in the recovery position, Stoke Sentinel reported.
Unconfirmed online reports suggest the 13-year-old was with his twin sister at the time.
An ambulance was called to the scene and he was taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital in a 'critical condition' for treatment.
Tragically, nothing could be done to save him.
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The boy's death has led to a great out-pouring of grief, from those connected to the him and strangers hurt by the loss of a young life.
Sonya Giselle said: "Death is hard to deal with in itself, but when it's your own child
"I can't imagine what this poor boy's family are going through, due to their precious loss. It must be hell. So young. Devastating.
"My thoughts and prayers go to the boy's family and friends. Rest in peace sweetheart."
Jo Meek said: "This is so heartbreaking. Poor boy. My thoughts are with his family and friends and all that knew him. Rest in peace."
Natalie Roantree added: "Heartbreaking. My thoughts are with his family and his school friends at this incredibly sad time."
Many parents with children at St Margaret's Ward, where pupils were informed of the death yesterday, told of their heartbreak at the sudden death.
Kel Ayssa said: "So heartbreaking. My daughter was in the little boy's form. RIP little man, thinking of your family and friends."
And Catherine Byrne said: "My son goes to the school he attended. It's such sad news.
"Thinking of his poor family. It's just devastating to lose a child too soon."
West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed they were called to a 'medical emergency' shortly before 9am.
A spokesman said: “Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a BASICS emergency doctor attended the scene.
"On arrival, we discovered one patient, a boy, in a critical condition, he was conveyed to Royal Stoke University Hospital for further treatment.”
