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Benjamin Lynch & Nicola Croal

Mum of missing woman dies without ever finding out what happened to teen daughter

The heartbroken mum of missing woman Nicola Payne has sadly died without ever finding out what happened to her daughter who vanished in 1991. Marilyn Payne is confirmed to have passed away at the age of 77 on Tuesday, the Mirror reports.

Her family described her as a determined and brave mother who 'never gave up' on her missing child who vanished over thirty years ago in Coventry at 18-years-old. Writing on the Find Nicola Payne Facebook page, her family said: “Nicola’s family are devastated to announce the death of her mum, Marilyn Payne.

"A tenacious woman who never gave up on finding her daughter and laying her to rest. The bravery she showed was extraordinary, and now her determination will continue through her family and many friends in order to finally bring Nicola home.”

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