A courageous little girl whose brave battle against cancer touched the hearts of people all around the world has died.
Hundreds of tributes have been paid to Tia Taggart who died on Thursday surrounded by her family.
Tia had recently celebrated her 10th birthday when her wish to receive as many cards as possible came true.
The inspirational youngster was sent 3,000 from well wishers all around the world.
Leading the tributes to Tia were her school, St John the Baptist RC Primary in Padiham, Lancashire, which tweeted: "Our beautiful Tia passed away peacefully this morning.
"Our prayers are with her family at this sad time."
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Tia underwent treatment at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital after she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer called Ewing Sarcoma.
She underwent chemotherapy for tumours in her pelvis and legs as well as rounds of radiotherapy to treat her bone and lung cancers.
Despite everything Tia went through she was always determined to help others and was a loyal fundraiser for the hospital's charity, raising thousands through her unique Jet Set Angels scheme.
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This was a project that started off as a classroom challenge by Tia's teacher Mrs Carol Carlile.
Children and staff started off making tiny angels which ended up being sent around the world and championed by dozens of celebrities and even members of the Royal family .
