A family and a community are in mourning, after the loss of a little girl who has passed following a brief stay in the Puffin Ward at Cork University Hospital, where she was being treated for cancer. In September, we reported on how the local community in Mahon and beyond had rallied to support the family of Nicole Tudor , 10 years old, as they faced the heartbreaking news of a terminal diagnosis. Nicole was raised by her father Nicolae, who took his daughter to the Crumlin Children’s Hospital after she took ill back in April.
It was there, after extensive tests, that doctors informed him of the shock diagnosis. Further tests confirmed the initial results and the family were then told that Nicole's cancer was terminal. Now her loving family have announced that the 10-year-old schoolgirl sadly passed away in hospital on Wednesday "after a long battle that she never gave up on".
Friends and family have shared their tributes to the brave primary school pupil, who has been remembered as 'a beautiful child' who was 'full of happiness'. "The most beautifully sweet little girl, it was an honour to have known," a family friend wrote in a tribute shared online. "Nicole was a beautiful child, always smiling.
Everyone loved her. Lit up the world with her beautiful spirit. May she rest in peace," added another.
Another mourner wrote, "Rest in peace, beautiful girl. Look after your dad. You were so strong and fought the best you could.
Sleep tight, angel." And another said: "Dear Nicole.
