A young man Photographer Who was shown hugging. Princess of Wales while battling a rare form of Cancer is dead, his mother has announced.
From Liz Heaton, 17 Harrogatewas embraced by Kate Windsor Castle Being invited to pick up in October Photos of the Prince of Wales in an investment.
The princess, who was treated for cancer this year, said she was inspired by the young man who pursued his love of photography while battling an aggressive desmoplastic small round cell tumor.
Liz’s photographic bucket list appeal – launched in January when she was given six months to three years to live – went viral on social media with her hug with Kate. Got attention.
On Wednesday night, her mother Vicky Rubina paid tribute to her “incredible daughter” and the kindness, compassion and courage she showed, saying “she was flying high until the end”.
She said her daughter died on Wednesday morning at her home in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.
Ms Robina X said: “Our incredible daughter Liz passed away early this morning. She was determined until the very end.
“Even yesterday, she was still making plans. We are so proud of the kindness, compassion and courage she has shown over the past year.
“Not only was she an extraordinary photographer, but she was the best person and the most wonderful daughter and big sister we could have ever asked for.
“No one could have fought for life harder than her. There is a hole in our lives the size of Liz that I am not sure how we will ever fill.
Ms Rubina thanked those who helped the young man achieve his dreams in his final months and who loved and supported his work, adding: “You made this happen. made sure Liz’s last two months were her best. She was flying high until the end.”
Vicky has set one up. Fundraising page To raise £100,000 for research into Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, which has no UK charity specializing in the disease.
Kate, who herself was treated for cancer this year, and William described Liz as a “talented young photographer whose creativity and strength inspired us both” in a personal message earlier this autumn.
Liz was joined in the Windsor Castle investment by her mother, stepfather Aaron and brother Matteo.
As part of her bucket list, she would photograph comedian Michael McIntyre, circus performers, the Royal Ballet, Storm Model Agency models, London Air Ambulances from helipads, hotel doormen, the red carpet at the MTV Europe Music Awards. stayed . She joined famous British photographer Rankin to lead a fashion shoot.
Additional reporting by PA