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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Lynch

Girl, 8, dies from brain tumour just 11 days after being diagnosed

Emily Smith was just 8 years old when she died of a brain tumour found 11 days earlier - (Andy Smith/PA Wire)

A bereaved father has detailed how his eight-year-old daughter died just 11 days after she was diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour.

Andy Smith, 44, will run this year’s Royal Parks Half Marathon in memory of Emily.

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