Teenage cancer fundraiser Stephen Sutton has “passed away peacefully in his sleep” at the age of 19.
Sutton made headlines around the world for selflessly devoting the final months of his life to raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust, a charity for which he raised £3.25 million.
In a statement announcing Sutton’s death on his Facebook page, his mother Jane Sutton wrote:
“My heart is bursting with pride but breaking with pain for my courageous, selfless, inspirational son who passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday 14th May. The ongoing support and outpouring of love for Stephen will help greatly at this difficult time, in the same way as it helped Stephen throughout his journey. We all know he will never be forgotten, his spirit will live on, in all that he achieved and shared with so many.
Love,
His mom x”
