Tributes have been paid to a brave young mum battling cancer who sadly passed away just three weeks after walking down the aisle.
Nadine Lennon, who married her partner Leigh Watters at St Vincent’s University Hospital chapel on April 14, died on Friday following a courageous fight.
The mum-of-two had been diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer.
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Nadine, who invited her TikTok followers to watch a live stream of her ceremony, was first diagnosed with bowel cancer in February, 2021.
Tributes poured in on social media for Nadine after her family said they wanted their “angel” back.
In a heartbreaking post on Facebook they said: “Our angel, we want you back.
“The Lennon Watters family would like to inform you that Nadine passed away yesterday at 4pm, in the loving arms of her husband Leigh and family.
“Nadine was so strong and fought right up until the very end.
“She will always be in our hearts and her legacy will live on through her beautiful children, Nathan and Daisy.
“Nadine would be so grateful for all the love and support each and everyone of her followers has been expressing.”
Friends of the young mother expressed their devastation at her passing following the news.
One wrote: “I can’t understand how this happened, you were so beautiful, thoughtful and an amazing mother.
“I’m so glad to have known you and through my job help you. But this is not fair and you should not be gone . May you rest in peace beautiful girl.”
While another wrote: “Such heartbreaking news. May you get the best bed in heaven, a true warrior, an inspiration to all women and a true fighter.”
Nadine, 30, exchanged vows with Leigh in the hospital after being given the heartbreaking news that her chemo wasn’t working and she was running out of time.
The beautiful bride managed to get out of her wheelchair and walk up the aisle.
She said: “This is my dream come true in the best possible way I thought it could possibly happen, if not more.
“Even though, it’s the hardest of times, I’m very lucky to have all my family around me and their support has been incredible.
“I didn’t know if I could walk up the aisle but I DID.
“It all just couldn’t have gone any better especially under the circumstances.
“Thank you to everyone who helped and supported me in getting here today, especially my parents, family and friends and to the staff for making it happen.”
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