Holly West, 39, passed away two weeks after being diagnosed with advanced bowel cancer. Her daughters, Grace and Paige, have been left to cope with the loss while navigating their own challenges, including autism. In a heartbreaking turn, Michael, Holly's former husband, is now fundraising to help Grace pursue her dance dreams at the Joffrey Ballet School in New York.
A 'fantastic and amazing' mum tragically passed away just a fortnight after learning the reason behind her excruciating pain. Holly West, aged 39, loving mother to daughters Grace and Paige from her previous marriage with Michael, began suffering unbearable pain last year, which left her heavily dependent on her family for care.
Speaking to the Echo, 40 year old Michael from Birkenhead reflected: "For eight or nine months, she was complaining of neck pains, back pains and belly pain. The girls had been looking after her between going to school and college." Michael opened up about his devastating loss, recounting the tragic moment: "She never woke up from it. On October 13, her life support was turned off and she slowly passed away."
He confessed that adjusting to the new family dynamic has been challenging: "I am very different to what their mum was, and having to deal with the passing of their mum has been absolutely chaotic." He continued, proudly explaining how Grace auditioned for Liverpool Theatre School just two weeks after the loss of her mother, and got in, which was a huge boost for her confidence.
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