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Liverpool Echo
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Aaliyah Rugg

Teen dies after suffering pain in her knee as dad issues 'last' request

The dad of a teenage girl who "achieved legend status at the age of 15" has requested help to give her "one last send off".

Izzy O'Connor, 15, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia 15 months ago after she began to experience pain in her knee. But after a brave battle, she sadly lost her life on July 15 after her body "gradually failed" due to complications.

But dad Terry wants to do something very special for the strong young girl who "smiled despite everything", but needs help doing so. At Everton's match on Saturday, which will be the day after Izzy's funeral, he wants fans to sing at the 15th minute "as loud and proud as possible", in memory of the "true blue" who loved going to games.

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