The heartbroken mum of a brave Co Down teenager who 'defied all the odds' has led tributes following her death from cancer.
Julia Okon, 15, from Saintfield, died peacefully on January 30, surrounded by her loving family.
The Year 12 student at Lagan College was diagnosed with an extremely rare brain tumour a few years ago and underwent an operation and treatment but unfortunately the tumour returned last year.