Blackburn baby Poppy-Mai loses battle with cancer
A one-year old baby girl from Blackburn who captured the hearts of the town has lost her battle with cancer.
A one-year old baby girl from Blackburn who captured the hearts of the town has lost her battle with cancer.
Poppy-Mai Barnard was given only two days to live back in March and continued to fight against all odds.
Hundreds of people lined the streets of Blackburn to welcome her home from hospital last month.
Thousands of people are paying tribute to her on social media.
Her Dad, Andy Barnard has confirmed the news on Facebook this afternoon - he posted:
"Poppy-Mai Indi Barnard, our beautiful princess grew her Angel wings this afternoon at 1316. She was in my arms with her mummy stroking her head. I miss her already. Our Princess is now at peace. I thought it was the right thing to do to let all of you special people know. Thank you all for travelling on our journey with us.
Poppy-Mai I love so much....sweet dreams princess XxxxxXxxxxX"