A talented make-up artist has died just weeks after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.
Demi Wright, 22, began suffering pains in her side in November last year, but did not know she had terminal adenocarcinoma.
This type of cancer affects the glands that line the inside of various organs.
It can strike in many parts of the body, including the colon, breasts, esophagus, lungs, pancreas, or prostate.
Miss Wright, who worked for Lancome, was first admitted to a maternity ward after the undiscovered tumour started emitting hormones similar to those in pregnancy.
But after doctors found a 12cm growth, she was transferred to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge where she quickly deteriorated.
Miss Wright, described by family and friends as 'bubbly, positive and cheerful' died just three weeks later on February 23.
Her parents Roz and Chris said the family had been overwhelmed by messages of condolence.
'Demi had an infectious, beautiful smile and it showed her personality off,' her father said.
'It's been devastating. When we found out the cancer was terminal, she lifted herself up, she patted the bed and said, 'Dad, come and sit here'.
'She gave me a big hug and said, 'it's going to be okay'. 'The next day, she passed away.'
Miss Wright's boyfriend, Mitch Gregory, said he felt 'robbed' following her death.
'It needs to be stressed how much courage she had,' he said. 'She's our inspiration now.'
Source: Daily Mail
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