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Kirsty McKenzie & Graeme Murray

Girl, 12, dies after asthma attack as 'world is a darker place without her smile'

A 12-year-old has died after an asthma attack , with heartbroken friends saying the 'world is a darker place without her smile.'

Katy Bulpitt is thought to have become suddenly unwell before she suffered the fatal attack on Tuesday.

Family and loved ones have been devastated by the tragedy and classmates from her high school l have left moving tributes to their ‘darling girl’.

Devastated mum Tracy Bulpitt of Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, paid tribute, saying: "Our precious angel", GlasgowLive reoprts.

Friend Rachael Phillipsa dded: "Last night - one of my Scentsy ladies lost her beautiful daughter Katy, only 12 years old, after a fatal Asthma Attack.

"Life is so cruel, sleep tight little Angel! The world is a darker place without your wee smile."

Another tribute by Morgan Smith said: "Rest easy Katy," while Isabel Rodgers added: "RIP Wee Angel."

Carbrain Boys Club, a local football team in the area, have organised a charity match in Katy's memory.

A statement from the club said: "The Club are pleased to announce we will be holding a charity match between our coaches and Dukla Pumpherston in memory of Katy Bulpitt.

"Katy was a pupil at Our Lady's High School, Cumbernauld.

"As a community club we are hoping as many Cumbernauld residents can attend to support the family at this difficult time."

A Gofundme page has been shared to help support Katy's family ahead of the Christmas holidays and pay for funeral costs.

Organisers are asking for donations from people in the local area.

The fundraiser reads: "We are fundraising in memory of Katy Bulpitt.

"Katy suddenly passed away at the aged 12 years old, leaving behind Kallen, Maycee, Charlotte, Carter, Marissa and her devastated Mum Tracy Bulpitt and Martyn.

"I am asking for people to donate anything that they can afford, Just £1 would be a massive help towards funeral costs and also with Christmas just round the corner.

"Katy had such a brilliant personality and she would always do anything to help anyone out.

"She was well known within the Sandyknowes and Walbrae community for helping out with dog walking, taking the younger kids to park or even just chapping the door for a wee chat

"She will be missed by everyone.

"Let’s show Katy's family how loved she is within our community."

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