Dozens have paid heart-warming tributes on social media to a "beautiful" 12-year-old girl who died just four days after being admitted to hospital.
Semina Halliwell sadly died on Saturday morning (June 12).
Semina, from Southport, Merseyside, attended Stanley High school. Her mum, Rachel Halliwell, said there is a "void in her heart that can never be filled".
Rachel told the Liverpool Echo : "She was so beautiful, and so funny. She loved singing and dancing.
"She had been asked by model agencies to work for them but she wasn't confident enough. She didn't see how beautiful she was.
"She was loving and caring, and loved her brothers Rafy and Jorge so much, and she was so loved by friends and family, far and wide.
"I am heartbroken beyond words. There is a void in my heart that can never be filled.
"I cannot believe I will never see that beautiful, gorgeous girl again till I leave this earth to heaven. Her pain is over now."
Rachel says Semina's dad Louis is currently in Cyprus, with Covid travel restrictions making his return to the UK more difficult.
Dozens of people have paid heart-warming tributes to Semina on social media.
Stanley High school shared a simple black and white image of some monochrome balloons on their Facebook page.
Sally Hipwell wrote: "So heart-breaking. Thinking of all the family at this terrible time."
Becky Despard said: "No words. May angels wings wrap softly around you whilst you fly high beautiful Semina. You are the brightest star in heaven."
Helen Ainsworth-Hick said: "This is utterly heart-breaking to hear about, our thoughts, love and prayers are with all the family."
Leah McDonald said: "My heart goes out to all the family and friends of this beautiful girl."
Claire Louise Church said: "Absolutely heart-breaking, sending love to her family."
Helen Leary wrote: "Rest in paradise sweetheart."
A vigil is to be held in Semina's memory on Southport Beach tomorrow (Tuesday) at 6pm.
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