Campaigner who impressed Peter Kay to carry out first gig in 4 years dies of most cancers

A younger girl who impressed comic Peter Kay to carry out his first stand-up present for years has died after a protracted battle with mind cancer. Laura Nuttall, who was recognized with glioblastoma following a routine eye check 5 years in the past, died within the early hours of this morning.

In a transferring Facebook tribute to her daughter, mum Nicola described Laura as “fierce and tenacious to the end”.

She added: “I’m heartbroken. It was truly the honour of my life to be her mum.

“We are devastated on the considered life with out our lady.

“She was a force of nature.”

When she was first recognized, Laura, from Barrowford, Lancashire, was given simply 12 months to dwell.

However, defying expectations, she accomplished a “bucket list” of targets.

This included graduating from the University of Manchester, taking command of a Royal Navy ship, and presenting the BBC climate forecast.

In addition, she went fishing with Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer, met former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr, and raised hundreds of kilos for mind most cancers charities.

Kay carried out two sold-out units at Manchester’s O2 Apollo final yr to boost cash for the 21-year-old to have immunotherapy remedy in Germany.

Speaking afterwards, Nicola stated the gigs had been “brilliant” they usually had an “amazing day”.

Peter Kay himself additionally took the household out for a pub lunch.

Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson stated: “Heartbreaking news.

“My ideas and prayers are with you all presently. RIP Laura.”

Comedian and actress Diane Morgan said: “I’m so sorry.

“I feel like I got to know her a little bit through your posts.

“She was a tremendous particular person. I may see that. And she couldn’t have had extra loving dad and mom. Sending you tonnes of affection and assist xxx.”