The mother of four young children who were killed in a petrol bomb attack has died after suffering horrific burns in the tragic 2017 fire.
Michelle Pearson, 37, died after spending "20 months fighting" injuries she suffered in the arson attack on her home in Salford, Greater Manchester.
Her mum Sandra Lever said Ms Pearson, who had been in a "critical" condition, had "gained her wings and went to join her babies".
Ms Pearson's four youngest children - Lia, three, Lacie, seven, Brandon, eight, and Demi, 15 - all died in the fire in December 2017.
She was placed in an induced coma for five months - missing her children's funeral - and received specialist care for burns to 75 per cent of her body.
Ms Pearson's condition took a turn for the worse in June, when her family announced she was back in hospital in a "critical" condition.
Her devastated mother announced her death on Facebook, writing on Monday morning: "Sadly last night, After a hard 20 months of fighting.
"Our beautiful Michelle gained her wings and went to join her babies."
Detective Superintendent Lewis Hughes, of Greater Manchester Police, said: “Yesterday, we were made aware that Michelle Pearson, who was seriously injured in a house fire in Walkden in 2017, passed away.
“As the Senior Investigating Officer for the investigation into the fire, I know first-hand how devastating the death of her four children was for Michelle and the news of her passing is incredibly tragic.
“I would like to extend my sincere condolences to Michelle’s loved ones at this terrible time.
"We will ensure that they receive any support they need from the investigation team as they come to terms with their loss.”
In February, Ms Pearson was seen in a wheelchair with a tracheostomy tube and casts on her legs as she released balloons outside the hospital in a touching tribute to her children.
Wearing a hospital gown and joined by family, she smiled as she released heart-shaped balloons into the sky on Valentine's Day, saying: "Happy Valentine's Day, kids."
In March, Ms Pearson presented a £1,000 cheque to doctors and nurses at the Wythenshawe burns unit, where she was receiving specialist care.
But her condition soon deteriorated.
Her mother wrote in June: "We have been reluctant to share Michelle's journey over the past few months as we have been focusing on getting her better.
"Also trying to keep away from the public eye to allow Michelle and the family to grieve.
"However, what people didn't know is that in fact this has been the most challenging time for Michelle and the family.
"Michelle's health has deteriorated in the past 10 weeks, Michelle is still in critical health and still remains in hospital until further notice."
At a vigil in December 2018, a year on from the attack, she delivered a moving message to mourners in a video recorded at her hospital bed.
She said: "First of all, I'd like to thank all the firefighters for what they have done.
"Second, I would like to thank the community for all their generous donations. And last I would like to thank everybody for coming tonight."
After her death was announced on Monday, the family' supporters offered condolences and paid tribute to her on Facebook.
One man wrote: "R.I.P Michelle Pearson absolutely horrible what they did to you and your family, karma will come back around, fly high angel."
A woman wrote: "RIP you strong woman Michelle Pearson, what a fight you have put up sorry for your loss to the Pearson family."
Another woman added: "Speechless. Thinking of the Pearson family. In my heart & mind every single day. RIP Michelle. Go be with your beautiful angel babies."
Manchester Crown Court heard that the petrol bomb attack was the devastating climax of a feud involving Michelle's eldest son, Kyle, who escaped the blaze, and Zak Bolland.
Bolland threw a large petrol bomb into the house through a rear window as the family slept, the court heard.
His friend David Worrall had been part of the feud and threw a smaller petrol bomb into the house but it did not cause significant damage, a jury was told.
The pair were fuelled by drink and drugs.
Flames engulfed he house, killing the Demi, Brandon and Lacie, who were asleep in a front bedroom.
Ms Pearson and Lia, who died in hospital two days later, were rescued from the burning home.
Kyle managed to escape with a friend.
In May last year, Bolland, 23, was found guilty of four counts of murder by the jurors.
He was jailed for a minimum of 40 years.
Worrall, 26, who was also convicted of murdering the four children, was handed a life sentence, with a minimum 37-year term.
Bolland’s then-girlfriend Courtney Brierley, 21, was found guilty of four counts of manslaughter after the court heard she assisted Bolland and Worrall.
She was handed 21 years in a young offenders’ institution.
She was cleared of murder and later lost an appeal against her conviction.
Mrs Lever appeared on the Jeremy Kyle Show in October 2018, revealing the moment she told her daughter that four of her children were dead.
She said: "It either had to come from me or the nurses. It was only because she [Michelle] asked me.
"I was talking about the grandkids, the youngest one. [Michelle] said 'where's my baby?'"
Ms Pearson kept forgetting that her children had died.
Mrs Lever said: "We did tell her numerous times that [Lia] had passed away in the fire but she got, like, in denial.
"She just kept asking every day. Kept forgetting and forgetting.
"It lasted for about six weeks before it sunk into her."
