The "shining light" mum-of-three who campaigned for more vital research on the ultra-aggressive brain cancer she battled has died aged 39.
Primary school teacher, Lizzie Parker, from Hull, Yorkshire, was told she had developed the incurable malignancy known as Glioblastoma (GMB) after she visited A&E with a migraine in May 2019, Hull Live reports.
Surgeons operated on the tumour immediately and her treatment was finished by July the same year.
Lizzie's post-treatment journey involved a total rehaul of her lifestyle. She cut down on "toxic" carbohydrates, renounced sugars completely, and added large amounts of fat to her diet.
Her "Game Changer" Facebook page detailed her battle and inspired countless families in their conflicts with the disease.
On Saturday, devastated husband Paul broke the news to hundreds of her followers, who responded by sharing stories of how Lizzie's positive attitude and relentless spirit affected their lives.
"I am posting on social media for the first time with deepest sorrow and heartbreaking news of our shining light, my beautiful wife Lizzie", Paul wrote.
"She pulled on her positive pants and defied the odds and lead “Team Parker” to success in the challenge that faced us all.
"So very strong and brave to the end, we truly believe we did not lose the battle, Lizzies light is needed somewhere else and her time came yesterday and she fell into a peaceful sleep.
"Lizzie touched so many lives and whilst you will want to express your condolences, please bear in mind we may not be able to respond to you all.
"A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered and we will let you know the funeral plans in the next few days
"Night night, squizzie."
Lizzie was the co-founder of the Eat Right For Your Family Type blog on Facebook and Instagram. There, she shared healthy eating recipes and motivation for families to change up their eating habits.
Her "Game Changer" page, where her husband Paul announced the tragic news, campaigned for more research and funding into the aggressive cancer that took her life.
In 2020, the mum-of-three raised money to support children whose parents had fallen ill and were being treated at Castle Hill hospital in Hull.
"There is very little help for families after that immediate crisis point, when you are at home, can’t drive for two years, are reliant on immediate friends and family but a lot of them work,' Lizzie said.
"There’s a lot for sick children, but there’s very little for children of sick parents.
"The money from the ball will go to the neurosurgery department and oncology teams to help them improve their services."
