A young Scottish woman told her loved ones to "enjoy life" after she passed away from cancer this week.
Sophy Mitchell tragically died away this week at the age of 31 just months after she was diagnosed with cervical cancer, with the news announced by her loving husband. Given her terminal diagnosis after returning from a holiday in April earlier this year, Sophy had written an emotional message for her loved ones to be shared after she passed away.
Speaking on Wednesday, Sophy's husband Kevin Mitchell shared on social media that his wife had died at the Roxburghe House hospice in Dundee.
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The night before, the couple had said that Sophy had taken a "bad turn", before announcing the local college worker's death the following day, reports the Record.
He wrote: "This is the best way to inform, everybody as I know people message Sophy everyday. But Sophy has taken a turn for the worst, she is comfortable and resting.
"There will not be any visiting apart from close family. please everybody pray for Sophy. Sophy has made this so easy for me with her bravery. Love her so much x"
Hoping to give her loved ones one last message after her death, Kevin said that Sophy had written a letter to be shared when she passed away.
It read: "If you are reading this then my amazing husband has announced my death…
"Well that’s me, I’ve went to “sleep” for good.
"I’m at peace now they say but truth be told.. I know I didn’t feel at peace! I felt anger, hurt and sadness at what I’ve left behind.
"I tried to fight and fight but I’m too tired now and just can’t do it any longer.
"Please know your body, please enjoy life, don’t moan over the wee things, book trips, take risks, do what makes you happy, laugh, love.. thanks to everyone who raised money and gave me so many good memories that I’d have never been able to afford.
"If love or money could’ve saved me then I know I’d be here. My life changed OVER night. From working a job I adored one day… to being signed off the next.
"WHY ME.
"Why why why.
"Anyway rant over. I want you to all remember smiling Sophy."
Sophy had been experiencing symptoms since December 2021 and ended up in A&E in extreme pain in January.
She was told she had a bladder infection but believed something more sinister was wrong. A lump was eventually found and she was informed she had just months to live after a biopsy.
She began sharing her cancer journey to inspire others.
The brave fighter had recently fulfilled her dying wish of being on Loose Women as she enjoyed a Zoom call from her hospital bed with stars from the hit TV show.
She even received a heartfelt message from Lorraine Kelly two days ago.
In a touching note, accompanied by some goodies, the presenter said: "To Sophy, thinking of you. Sending so much love. Lorraine xxxx"
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