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Olivia Williams

Liverpool FC fan who 'barely missed a game' and was 'always smiling' dies

Tributes have flooded in for a well-known Liverpool FC supporter who was "always smiling".

Rachel Ellis has been described as a "loyal supporter" of the Reds. She was said to have "barely missed a game" before her tragic death and went to watch the men's, women's and academy teams.

Since the news of Rachel's death, tributes and messages of support have flooded in for the huge LFC supporter. Liverpool Women Supporters Club said they were "devastated" upon hearing the news.

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Writing on Twitter, the supporters club said: "We are devastated to hear that Rachel has left us. She was an incredibly lovely woman who we met at lots of women's home and away games, and she will be sorely missed.

"Gone but never forgotten. YNWA." The club also shared pictures of Rachel with some of the team, including midfielder Missy Bo Kearns. They added she was a "pure soul and a true Red."

Liverpool FC Women also shared a tribute on Twitter for Rachel, describing her as a "loyal supporter". The club said: "We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of loyal supporter Rachel Ellis. Our sincere condolences go out to her family and friends during this sad time."

Neil Jones, Liverpool FC correspondent at Goal, was "devastated" by Rachel's death and in a tribute he said: "Absolutely heartbreaking to hear this. Rachel barely missed a game, whether it was men's, women's or academy. Always upbeat, always smiling and always supporting. Thoughts with her family and friends at this time. Rest in Peace, Rach."

Liverpool Disabled Supporters Association added; "We are deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Rachel Ellis. Rachel will be much missed by everyone at the LDSA. Deepest sympathies to Andy and Callum. RIP Rachel YNWA."

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