Six-year-old Liam Andrew of Newark dies after brave fight against rare and inoperable brain cancer

A little boy who won the hearts of so many people after being diagnosed with a rare incurable and inoperable brain tumour died in his sleep last night.

Liam Andrew, 6, of Beacon Heights, Newark, spent his last few days surrounded by his loving family and friends at Rainbows Hospice in Loughborough.

His family received the devastating diagnosis that Liam had a cancerous tumour, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gloma (DIPA), six months ago.

An appeal was launched to raise money for possible treatments and memorable experiences which resulted in dozens of events being organised. It reached £140,000 in just three months.

In a Facebook message from his family today they say they always knew it was going to be a tough fight but they had been able to face it, and do what they could to help find a treatments, with the strength and support of the local community.

Liam was treated in Nottingham and Birmingham but the cancer spread.

""He battled bravely to the end and continued to do what he always did, spread and share his love," say the family.

""This is by no means the end of Liam's story. His short and incredible life will help others suffering from DIPG. We hope to have an involvement with raising awareness in the future of this cruel and aggressive illness."

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