The devastated friends of a young actress who died have paid tribute to the "beautiful" and "rare" former LIPA student.
Emily Chesterton, who was in her 30s, died suddenly and "unexpectedly" at the start of November. Her family posted on her Twitter and Facebook accounts to tell her friends it was with "heavy hearts" they announced the death of "dear Emily".
The full statement read: "Dear family and friends, It is with heavy hearts that we have to announce the passing of our dear Emily. Due to unexpected natural causes, Emily passed away surrounded by her family.