A teenage girl died in hospital after being found seriously ill at her home by police.
Kent Police were called to a property in Dover on Saturday night after concerns for the welfare of Sophie Pearce.
Officers arrived and found the 'bright and beautiful' teenager seriously ill.
The 17-year-old was taken to hospital but could not be saved, reports Kent Live .
Her next of kin have been informed and family and friends have been sharing memories of the teenager, who was a student at Canterbury College.
In a public post on Facebook , her uncle Mike Pearce wrote: "I remember the day you were born and I'll remember every day and every smile in between.
"I'll remember you constantly pulling my hair as a baby then to asking me for Doc Martens so you could be cool at school.
"I'll remember you calling me uncle Ninal because you couldn't say my name.
"I'll remember taking you to your first gig just so I could be the cool uncle.
"I'll remember how you were going to rule the world with your sass and wit.
"I'll remember you being so bright and beautiful but it breaks my heart so much that you have gone.
"We will meet again someday but for now rest easy Sophie and know I'll never forget you and your smile.
"You were truly amazing and I'll love you always, your Uncle Ninal."
Others reflected the outpouring of love for former Folkestone School for Girls and Canterbury College student, with one adding: "Can I say how lovely she was.
"She was one of the good ones and I’m so sorry for your loss. She was such a credit to you all."
Sonny Brown also paid tribute publicly on Facebook, adding: "A flower bloomed already wilting. Beginning its life with an early ending.
"Rest high Sophie Pearce. You’re a kindred spirit and I know you’re still here with everyone in essence, you were powerful in mind and in body.
"It’s heartbreaking to lose you, at least I had the chance to make a few memories with you? See you sometime in the future. I know you’re protected up there and we’re protected down here."
Pru Tautz posted publicly on Instagram : "I cannot believe the news we have all received this morning.
"Thank you for being the loveliest and most caring girl, for always having a smile on your pretty face and for all the heart to hearts.
"I could always count on you for advice and for listening to my troubles.
"Even though we only knew you for a short time you really impacted my life and you will be so deeply missed.
"Sleep tight soph, I will love you forever."
A police spokesman said: "Kent Police was called at 9.51pm on May 25 to reports of concern for a teenage girl at a property in Beaconsfield Avenue, Dover.
"Ambulance crews attended with police officers and a 17-year-old girl was taken to a local hospital where she later died.
"The girl’s death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing."
