Scots teen Lily Douglas tragically dies as mum confirms she 'danced her way to heaven'

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Scots cancer teen Lily Douglas has tragically died, with her devastated family tonight revealing that she has 'danced her way to heaven'.The 14-year-old's heartbroken mum Jane shared the devastating news that she had passed away in a social media post on Sunday evening.Lily, from Perth, bravely battled Ewing Sarcoma - a rare type of cancer that affects bones or the tissue around bones - since 2017.She arrived at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary on Friday January 14 to begin a potential breakthrough drug trial, but before doctors could get started, she suffered a brain bleed.Medics told Jane if she would last the night and if she did survive, they 'didn't know what damage would be done'.Brave Lily managed to open her eyes on Sunday and was able to chat to her mum, eat something and even check her phone for messages.But last night Jane confirmed the youngster had 'danced her way to heaven' after passing away at 7.17pm.In a statement issued on Facebook, Jane wrote: "Her heart failed but she was on the sofa at home, cuddled into me where she wanted to be."She will leave a massive hole in my heart.

If love could have saved her she would have lived to a million years old."She is at peace and is finally in no more pain."Even with cancer, Lily lived her best life and was loved by everyone.

I hope I made her proud."I was her mum, we were a great team. "Please keep Leon in your prayers, he will need lots of love and support."It's not goodbye, she will be waiting on me.

It's only time that will keep us apart.""She looks so beautiful and peaceful and even died with her beautiful, blonde hair."Thank you all for your love and support.