Tributes have poured in for a 'beautiful' and 'funny' girl who died suddenly last weekend.
Semina Halliwell, from Southport, died on Saturday, June 12, after being admitted to hospital four days earlier.
Her mum, Rachel Halliwell, told the ECHO that she is "heartbroken beyond words", saying: "She was so beautiful, and so funny. She loved singing and dancing.
"She had been asked by model agencies to work for them but she wasn't confident enough. She didn't see how beautiful she was.
"She was loving and caring, and loved her brothers Rafy and Jorge so much, and she was so loved by friends and family, far and wide."
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Since Semina's family shared the news of her death, hundreds of people paid their respects and offered their condolences.
On Facebook, Margie Davies said: "Absolutely Tragic. Thoughts, love, strength are with family."
Jane Anderson added: "Another young life taken too soon. Such a tragedy for her family and friends."
A third, Moira Byrne commented: "Beautiful angel bless her."
Philis Parkes said: "So sad. Thinking of the family at this very sad time."
Patricia Thompson said: "Absolutely tragic, so sad, RIP. Condolences to the family."
And Natasha Connolly added: "RIP beautiful girl, so sad."
Commenting on an article about her death, ECHO user tonydddd said: "So sad RIP young lady - thoughts are with your family and friends."
Sayitasitis commented: "Heartfelt sympathies to this beautiful child's family and friends."
Loaa said: "Heartbreaking."
Stanley High school shared a black and white image of some monochrome balloons on their Facebook page.
Tributes flooded in here too, with Sally Hipwell writing: "So heart-breaking. Thinking of all the family at this terrible time."
Becky Despard said: "No words. May angels wings wrap softly around you whilst you fly high beautiful Semina. You are the brightest star in heaven."
Helen Ainsworth-Hick said: "This is utterly heart-breaking to hear about, our thoughts, love and prayers are with all the family."
Leah McDonald said: "My heart goes out to all the family and friends of this beautiful girl."
Claire Louise Church said: "Absolutely heart-breaking, sending love to her family."
Helen Leary wrote: "Rest in paradise sweetheart."
A vigil is to be held in Semina's memory on Southport Beach today (Tuesday) at 6pm.
