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Aaliyah Rugg

'Adorable' toddler who loved to dance dies suddenly

Tributes have come pouring in for an "adorable" little girl who is "flying high with the angels."

Faye Irene Holden, known lovingly as Fifi, tragically died at the age of one. In what was a sudden and unexpected death on January 10, her parents Jack and Megan previously paid a heartwarming tribute to their "little dream".

Faye, from Whiston, leaves behind her loving parents and older sister Isla, The youngster, who was said to have loved music and was always dancing, was known to her family as their rainbow baby after they suffered a previous miscarriage.

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The family said: "Everything was, and is, rainbow themed. There was nothing she didn't love, she was such a pleasant kid to be around. She was perfect up until that Tuesday, there was nothing wrong with her, she was happy and healthy."

Since the ECHO shared the devastating news, tributes have come pouring in. Ali Hawthorn said: "This is absolutely heartbreaking. Rest in peace little angel, the world can be so vile."

Faye Irene Holden, known lovingly as Fifi (Family handout)

Pam Pearce said: "My Nana always told us sometimes God lets his Angels come down for a short time to let us know how special we are, and it seems this family was chosen for that to happen. Celebrate the time and joy you spent together. Fly High Little one, my thoughts, hugs and love to the family."

Joseph Wright wrote: "Makes me cry little children who don't get a chance of life. RIP little one fly high with the angels", as Cara-Marie Jewell added: "So sorry on losing gorgeous Faye can’t begin to imagine what you're going through. Sending love to Isla, Megan and Jack and the rest of your gorgeous family."

A fundraising page has been set up to help the family during this heartbreaking time as their "world has been turned upside down". Support and donations have come pouring in as the fundraiser has already raised over £2,000 of its £500 target.

DJ Lee Butler has also donated, who Faye "loved", as her parents joked they would be taking her to the Reminisce Festival next year. The fundraising page can be found here.

The circumstances around Faye's unexpected death are currently unknown but Megan and Jack have paid their heartfelt thanks to everyone they encountered on that tragic day, from hospital staff to paramedics.

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