Tributes have flooded in following the death of an Edge Hill student said to have 'a heart of gold'.
Amelia Ashworth, 19, is believed to have suffered a medical episode on Wednesday, October 30.
Emergency services were called out to the university in Ormskirk at around 6pm following reports that a student was unwell.
Officers attended the scene, where the student was found in her room.
Despite the efforts of paramedics, Amelia - also known as Millie - died at the scene.
Police have said her death is being treated as non-suspicious.
Millie was a former pupil at Mount Carmel in Accrington and left the school in the summer of 2016 to study a university course at Edge Hill, reports Lancs Live.
Following the sad news of her death, Millie's former school paid a heartbreaking tribute to her on its Facebook page.
In a statement, Mount Carmel said: “It is with great sadness and shock that we mourn the sudden and unexpected death of a dearly loved ex-pupil, Amelia (Millie) Ashworth RIP.
“Millie left Mount Carmel in the summer of 2016 and she had just begun a university course at Edgehill.
“We have placed photographs and a candle in the school chapel so staff and pupils can spend quiet moments in reflection.
"Prayers were also said for Millie during Mass today (Friday).
“Our thoughts are obviously with Millie's family and friends at this extremely sad time.”
Friends have also posted tributes to Millie on the school's Facebook page.
Libby Shepherd said: “Love you Millie. One of the kindest girls in the whole world with a heart of gold. Sending so much love to your family.”
Paula Townley wrote: “Such a beautiful girl and loved by so many.
Tracie Marshall said: “Only had the pleasure of meeting Millie a couple of times so I'm grateful of that. Such a sad loss of a lovely young lady My thoughts go out to her family and friends.”
Stacy Walsh added: “Millie was an amazing young lady she will be missed.”
The North West Ambulance service were called out to the university in Ormskirk at around 6pm following reports that a student was unwell.
Lancashire Police say that the death is being treated as non-suspicious.
A spokesperson said: “We were called at 18.12pm on October 30, to reports of a sudden death an address on St Helen’s Road, Ormskirk.
“Officers attended and sadly found the body of a woman inside the property.
“The woman’s death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be passed to the coroner.
“Our thoughts are with the woman’s family at this incredibly difficult time.”
An Edge Hill University spokesperson said : “We can confirm that sadly a female student passed away in residential halls on campus (on 30 October).
“Our thoughts and sympathies are with her family, her friends and fellow students during this difficult time.
“We are providing support, including counselling services, to students and staff.”
