A young woman who had bonded with The Wanted star Tom Parker after they were both diagnosed with the same brain tumour has sadly died.
Masters student Amani Liaquat, 23, was diagnosed with grade 4 glioblastoma multiforme, which is a fast-growing and vicious brain cancer.
After getting the shocking diagnosis, Amani, from Luton in Bedfordshire, started campaigning and fundraising with Brain Tumour Research reports Leicestershire Live.
Her social media profile attracted strong attention and led to her friendship with The Wanted star Tom, who was also diagnosed with a grade 4 GBM.
Amani's family decided to source life-prolonging treatment from Germany and with the help of relatives, friends and strangers raised more than £100,000 in 24 hours.
Amani's condition deteriorated markedly since being told there were no further treatment options available in November.
Her death was announced by her parents yesterday morning, February 21.
Amani's father, Khuram, wrote in a post on his @Khuram1972 Twitter account: "Our beautiful daughter Amani breathed her last this morning at 12.30am.
"She fought GBM4 for 22 months but alas without proper investment, she had no chance.
"She's my hero and was the most amazing ambassador for Brain Tumour Research.
"Love you forever Amani!"
Amani, a first-class honours law graduate, was a much-loved supporter of Brain Tumour Research and an integral part of the charity's Brain Tumour Petition and Stop the Devastation campaigns.
The brave young woman also undertook numerous fundraising and campaigning activities, including organising Luton's first-ever Walk of Hope in September and setting up the Fight4Hope fundraising group.
Her Chat2Amani podcasts, hosted on the Fight4Amani YouTube channel, were followed by thousands of people tuning in to follow her brain tumour journey, as she explored issues such as loneliness and faith and interviewed Tom in one episode.
Just last week, Amani was awarded a Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Social Welfare, with Distinction from the University of Bedfordshire.
A special ceremony was carried out at her home last Tuesday (February 15), attended by university staff and Amani's closest family members.
The news has been met with an outpouring of tributes on social media, including many from those within the brain tumour community who were inspired by Amani's unwavering strength and courage.
Hugh Adams, head of stakeholder relations for Brain Tumour Research, said: "This tragic news has had a huge impact on those of us at Brain Tumour Research who had the privilege to know Amani and her extraordinary family.
"Amani's story touched everyone who heard it, and that she was prepared to share so much of herself with others speaks volumes of the person she was."
