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Fundraiser Stephen Sutton dies at 19 | Fundraiser Stephen Sutton dies at 19 |
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Teenage cancer fundraiser Stephen Sutton has died peacefully in his sleep, his mother said on his Facebook page. | Teenage cancer fundraiser Stephen Sutton has died peacefully in his sleep, his mother said on his Facebook page. |
The 19-year-old, from Burntwood in Staffordshire, raised more than £3.2m for the Teenage Cancer Trust after news of his plight spread on social media. | |
In a post announcing Stephen's death, Jane Sutton said he was a "courageous, selfless, inspirational son". | |
Stephen was diagnosed with terminal cancer aged 15. | |
Ms Sutton added: "The ongoing support and outpouring of love for Stephen will help greatly at this difficult time, in the same way as it helped Stephen throughout his journey." | |
Stephen was readmitted to hospital on Sunday after developing breathing difficulties caused by the re-growth of tumours. | |
He had initially set out to raise just £10,000 for charity, but his fundraising campaign attracted huge attention last month after he posted a 'final' selfie online. | |
A number of celebrities and public figures paid tribute to Stephen after news of his death emerged. | |
Prime Minister David Cameron tweeted: "I'm deeply saddened to hear that Stephen Sutton has died. His spirit, bravery and fundraising for cancer research were all an inspiration." |