Tributes pour in to inspirational Sheffield rugby club teenager Lulu Blundell after tragic death

Lulu Blundell, the Sheffield Rugby Union Club junior, who inspired many with her bravery and determination, died at the age of 19, the club has announced. She had battled a rare form of bone cancer for four years, which led to her lower left leg being amputated just months after her diagnosis at the age of 15.

A JustGiving page has been set up in memory of Lulu, who lived in Rotherham and attended Oakwood School. You can log on there to donate to Teenage Cancer Trust who were with her and her family “every step of the way.”

Lulu raised tens of thousands of pounds for the Teenage Cancer Trust and Weston Park Hospital over the years following her diagnosis with Ewing’s sarcoma. Only in September last year, Lulu took part in a fundraising run after being told earlier in the summer that her cancer had returned.

The public has been moved to take to The Star’s Facebook page to leave scores of messages of tribute.

Among them, Betty Ann Winkley said: “RIP beautiful young lady. A new Angel flies in Heaven. Love to family and friends.”

Jean Worth said: “RIP Lulu fly high with the Angels. Love to all the family.”

Gloria Bennett said: “RIP Lulu love to all her family and friends.”

Sally Frost said: “RIP Lulu, sending love and prayers to all who knew this brave, courageous girl.”

Sarah Coddington said: “RIP sweetheart, fly safe. Thinking of all your family and friends.”

Emma Watts said: “So sad RIP Lulu. My thoughts are with your family, friends and rugby family.”

Andrea Berrill said: “This is so unbelievably sad. Love and best wishes to Lulu’s family and friends.”