Heartfelt tributes have been pouring in for a "brave and courageous" Longford woman who passed away days after her 36th birthday, following a battle with incurable cancer.
Laura Gilmore Anderson, who was diagnosed with a rare and incurable Neuroendocrine tumour in her pancreas following three years of misdiagnosis, sadly passed away at home with her husband Paul and loving family.
"She was the bravest, most courageous girl and truly fought until the very end. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone that has supported Laura throughout her journey," a post from family members on an Instagram support page said.
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They thanked everyone for their kind messages that helped Laura through some of her "toughest days" and said that the money raised will go towards Laura's chosen charities to "help give back to those who need it most."
Laura had been living in Edinburgh with her Scottish husband Paul for the last eight years, along with their dog Chip.
She described the diagnosis in 2020, as "one of the hardest things to come to terms with" having considered herself relatively healthy and fit.
She said she at the time that she dreamed of "growing old and wrinkly after a successful career" with all the stresses of a family "in our ideal home."
Laura had travelled to Cancun in Mexico in the hope of receiving life-saving treatment and was under the care of the Hope4Cancer team, however her tumour's became much more aggressive.
Following her passing, family members said: "No words can express our loss and I know so many of you will be so deeply affected by this news as you were all routing for her."
Hundreds of heartfelt and touching tributes have been flowing in from people who had been supporting Laura throughout her journey.
One condolence said: "Laura I am beyond blessed to have got to be blessed with your presence in this lifetime. You were an angel here and now you will continue your journey as an angel to others. Sending so much love to Paul and all your family."
"Rest in heavenly peace dear Laura, free from pain. So true are the words that "if love could have saved you..." , I don't think there was a soul that your story didn't touch, thinking of your husband, family and close friends," a second said.
Another tribute stated: "Laura your strength has been an inspiration to all who had the pleasure of knowing u. In the arms of the angels now and looking down on all your loved ones."
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