A primary school teacher tragically passed away amid her battle with cancer.
41-year-old Gill Slatter from Whitstable, England, was a dedicated teacher and a brave woman who stoop up to her illness after being diagnosed with bowel cancer.
Determined not to let the condition get the better of her, Slatter regularly shared updates about the progression of her disease after her 2020 diagnosis.
Back in August, the young teacher admitted she felt “sad but calm” after finding out she was out of treatment options due to the spread of her cancer.
Unfortunately, Gill succumbed to her illness just before New Year, her family confirmed.
“We are heartbroken to tell you Gill passed away at about 5 am today,” Gill’s mother, Lynne Slatter, announced.
“Your support and encouragement during the years of her suffering meant so much to her and us, her family.”
Joining the family in paying a tribute to the inspirational young lady were also plenty of fans who followed Gill’s journey via Twitter.
“I knew her to be incredibly stoic, inspirational and kind despite being dealt the toughest of circumstances. The world is a darker place without her presence, but heaven has gained a tremendous angel,” someone wrote.
“Gill’s love, humor, and kindness will shine forever as a beacon of hope and encouragement for others,” another said.
The tragic news comes just days after the teacher’s last post in which she revealed that chemotherapy stopped working and that she ran out of options for treatment.
“Unfortunately, the chemo has stopped working so I’m just relying on the wonderful NHS to keep me going. I feel like I’m being surrounded by a big NHS family, along with my own who see me every day,” she said on December 22.
Our thoughts are with Gill’s family and friends during this challenging time.
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