MOVING and loving tributes have been left to Amelia Ellerby, the 19-year-old York girl who died of cancer after an agonising NHS wait.
As reported in The Press, doctors discovered the former Huntington School pupil's upper body was riddled with cancer after it had taken almost a year for her to be called in for a face-to-face appointment with her GP.
At her funeral at York Crematorium, friends and family members dressed as superheroes in a service where she was described as "brave, selfless, loyal".
Friends and wellwishers have been leaving tributes to the teenager in an online book of condolence set up by The Press.
Friend Britney Brett posted: "Amelia was the funniest, most caring person I had ever met. She was always smiling no matter what. My favourite memory of her was paintballing for her birthday and the many sleepovers we had! She will be missed by so many people."
Megan Sutton wrote: "I will always remember Amelia for being such a little fire cracker, she had a big heart of gold, she would always walk home from school with my little sister and would wait for her outside the school gates, she is going to be terribly missed. Fly high, princess."
Caroline Richardson: posted: "A true little superhero. Rest in peace Amelia, back in the arms of your dad x."
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Ian Whittaker wrote: "Amelia, you will be sorely missed. I remember you playing with my Ameylia growing up, always laughing and smiling. Fly high.....to all the family, I have and will be thinking of you all."
Many readers left messages on The Press Facebook page too.
Paul Thornhill posted: "Only knew her for a couple of years, but she took the time to talk to me (unlike most people do). She was a lovely young lady, taken way too soon. Will miss our conversations. Fly high."
Fiona Brown, the York Celebrant who took the funeral service, posted: "A tragic loss of life, especially for one so young. A beautiful lass who should still be here. My thoughts are with the family."
Kerry Dickinson wrote: "Fly high beautiful we will always remember that cheeky smile, love from all at Askham."
Aimee Marshall posted: "Sorry the world failed you, beautiful girl."
Anita Harrison wrote: "So sad, bless her, beautiful young lady, sending love to her loved ones."
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Your tribute to AmeliaI will always remember Amelia for being such a little fire cracker, she had a big heart of gold, she would always walk home from school with my little sister and would wait for her outside the school gates, she is going to be terribly missed. Fly high, princess.
Your tribute to AmeliaA true little superhero. Rest in peace Amelia, back in the arms of your dad x
Your tribute to AmeliaAmelia was a fantastic strong young women , she was always there for my daughter and for that I will always cherish xxx
Your tribute to AmeliaSleep tight princess, your auntie Claire made sure you got the send off you wanted and she did you proud, love you always xx
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Beautiful Amelia Your tribute to AmeliaAmelia, you will be sorely missed. I remember you playing with my Ameylia growing up, always laughing and smiling. Fly high.....to all the family, I have and will be thinking of you all. Ian Whittaker xx
Your tribute to AmeliaAmelia was the funniest, most caring person I had ever met. She was always smiling no matter what. My favourite memory of her was paintballing for her birthday and the many sleepovers we had! She will be missed by so many people.
Your tribute to AmeliaYou were loved so much and even though I didn't know you but knew Claire and Clair Douglass, I prayed for you; fly high angel you are at peace and never forgotten xx
Your tribute to AmeliaI never knew you Amelia or your family, but I’m deeply saddened by your passing. Too young to soon. Send my love to you all.
Your tribute to AmeliaR.I.P Amelia I hadn’t seen you since you was a baby but the other year I sent you some photos of you and your dad when you were a baby. You was an amazing girl your back with your dad again now you was so much like him you were far to young to leave this world R.I.P beautiful xxxx
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Amelia and her dad when she was a baby 
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