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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. | 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". | 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. | Stephen was diagnosed with terminal cancer aged 15. |
| 'True hero' | |
| Ms Sutton said in her statement: "My heart is bursting with pride but breaking with pain for my courageous, selfless, inspirational son. | |
| "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. | |
| "We all know he will never be forgotten, his spirit will live on, in all that he achieved and shared with so many." | |
| Stephen was readmitted to hospital on Sunday after developing breathing difficulties caused by the re-growth of tumours. | 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. | 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. |
| Stephen used a bucket list featuring things he wanted to accomplish before he died to help raise funds and give other people the motivation to "enjoy life". | |
| It included playing the drums in front of 90,000 people, hugging an elephant and getting a tattoo. | |
| Stephen, who was diagnosed with metastatic bowel cancer aged 15, was visited earlier this month at Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital by Prime Minister David Cameron, who praised his "incredible" efforts to help others. | |
| Mr 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." | |
| Labour leader Ed Miliband also paid tribute and wrote: "Tragic news that Stephen Sutton has passed away. His bravery & determination to live life to the full was an inspiration to us all." | |
| A number of celebrities and public figures also paid tribute to Stephen after news of his death emerged. | |
| Comedian Ricky Gervais tweeted: "RIP Stephen Sutton. A true hero & inspiration to us all." | |
| TV presenter Clare Balding added : "Desperately sad to hear that Stephen Sutton has died. I feel privileged to have met him and heard him speak." | |
| The Teenage Cancer Trust, to which Stephen made the largest ever single donation in its history, said: "We are humbled and hugely grateful for what Stephen achieved and continues to achieve for us." | |
| Bowel Cancer UK said Stephen had "undoubtedly created greater awareness... that bowel cancer can affect younger people too and for this we owe him such gratitude." |