Ashley Cain has paid an emotional tribute to his late daughter Azaylia on what would have been her second birthday.
The 31-year-old former professional footballer and Ex in the Beach UK star was joined by his ex partner Safiyya Vorajee as they shared their thoughts on Azaylia's 'heavenly' birthday.
Ashley shared an illustration of a lion and a child with Azaylia's name underneath, on Instagram, which he captioned: "I Love You. I Long For You.
"My angel, my life, my entire world, your the one that I want, the one that I need, please be with me always, my love, my everything, Azaylia Diamond Chain."
Ashley and Safiyya, 34, tragically lost their baby girl on April 24 last year, when she was just eight months old, following a brave battle with acute myeloid leukaemia.
Heartbroken Safiyya also took to Instagram to share memories of her labour with Azaylia, who she said was "my daughter, my baby, my hero".
She shared a video from the labour ward, two years ago, as they welcomed the arrival of Azaylia.
Safiyya captioned the video: "Waiting for sweet baby Azaylia to arrive (2 years ago) I was in labour for soooo long and was blessed the following morning when i gave birth to my daughter my baby my hero my diamond.
"This was such a happy time in our life waiting for our baby to arrive the most precious little girl. My heart fills I smile and then it shatters me at the same time watching this video."
Safiyya continued: "Tomorrow at 06:56 10th Aug is when beautiful baby Azaylia was born my daughter my hero she will always be, it’s been a hard day today decorating her garden for tomorrow when she will be 2 in heaven.
"You are always in my heart and I still carry your cells in my body, which I am forever grateful for. Btw Ash did give me the gas & air back lol. What an amazing job he did Thank you for being by my side & welcoming our daughter into this world together such precious memories.
"Tomorrow will be a very gentle day. I LOVE YOU AZAYLIA DIAMOND CAIN. An UNBREAKABLE bond."
Safiyya also shared a picture of herself holding Azaylia in hospital, on her Instagram Stories.
Alongside the snap, she wrote: "The happiest moment of my life was two years ago today when I gave birth to you.
"This morning I woke up at 06:55, I gave birth to you at 06:56, now that is a beautiful sign from you baby. Happy heavenly birthday my beautiful baby two today. The most precious moment of my life."
Safiyya then showed that her later daughter's graveside has been decorated with toys and balloons.
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