Tragic Loss: Eastwood Girl, 14, Dies After Brave Battle with Brain Tumour

Lily Wythe, just 14, has died this morning after fighting a fierce brain tumour. The young Eastwood girl was due to travel to America for life-saving treatment, but sadly her battle ended before she got the chance.

Brave Fight Ends Too Soon

Her family said, “She fought long and hard all day Saturday into this morning. We are utterly heartbroken but couldn’t be prouder of her courage.”

Forever 14

They added an emotional farewell: “Fly high, beautiful. Free and forever 14 years old.”

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