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MOLLY-MAE Hague and Kate Ferdinand have led the tributes to “angel” Azaylia who has died at just eight months.

Ashley Cain and his partner Safiyya broke the tragic news that the baby had passed today following her battle with a rare form of leukaemia. 

Ashley Cain and Safiyya have received thousands of tributes for their daughter
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Ashley Cain and Safiyya have received thousands of tributes for their daughterCredit: Instagram

Sharing her heartbreak, Love Island star Molly, who donated money to help get Azaylia to Singapore for treatment, wrote: “Heaven has gained the sweetest angel, My heart is broken.”

New mum Kate Ferdinand shared her upset, commenting: "So heartbroken for you all, rest in eternal peace beautiful Azaylia. Sending you so much love."

Stacey Solomon paid tribute as she wrote: "I am so sorry. You are incredible parents. Sending strength and love to you and your family. Heaven just gained such a strong incredible angel."

Marnie Simpson wrote:  “I’m so sorry, I have no words �� rip azaylia ❤️❤️.”

Molly-Mae paid her respects today
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Molly-Mae paid her respects today
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Lateysha Grace shared her condolences:  “So sorry . I honestly can’t believe how strong you and your partner have been throughout this . Your the most amazing parents . I could only wish to have your strength. Rip to your beautiful little Angel 👼🏽 💖💖💖💖💖🦁 she will not be forgotten xxx.”

Ashley’s close friend Georgia Harrison, paid her respects, writing: “Love you so much her life may have been short but she inspired so many people and has saved so many lives encouraging people to sign up to the donor list.

"She has done more for the world than most people will achieve in 70 years and you two have given her the strength to do so xxxx."

Malin Andersson, whose one daughter died at just seven weeks, wrote: "Sending all my love."

Earlier today Ashley, 30, told fans the heartbreaking news, writing: "Rest in paradise princess. I will always hold you in my heart until I can hold you again in heaven.

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Ashley shared his final picture with his daughter
Ashley shared his final picture with his daughter

Azaylia's mum Safiyya Vorajee added: "You are my Angel my heartbeat my soul, RIP my precious baby, you will always be with me like a handprint on my heart."

The parents had been left devastated after doctors found more tumours and ran out of options to save his baby girl who was battling a rare form of leukaemia.

For weeks, doctors have said the brave baby girl could only have "days to live", but Ashley and Safiyya refused to give up hope.

Safiyya with her baby girl who bravely fought leukaemia
Safiyya with her baby girl who bravely fought leukaemia
Ashley was so proud of his little fighter
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Ashley was so proud of his little fighterCredit: instagram

Yet despite all the love and hope in the world the brave couple's sweet baby has been cruelly snatched away in the first year of her life.

Azaylia Diamond was born in August 2020.

Just two months after her birth she was diagnosed with leukaemia.

Ashley and Safiyya have done everything to give their daughter an amazing life
Ashley and Safiyya have done everything to give their daughter an amazing life
Azaylia was born in August of last year
Azaylia was born in August of last year

On Friday, April 23, Ashley and Safiyya said palliative care nurses warned their baby girl might not survive the weekend.

The heartbroken parents have been making every second count with their daughter - and made sure she was showered with love and happiness in her final hours.

Safiyya wrote on Instagram: "Feeling the heartache more and more today, as the Nurses woke me up this morning for a home visit & told me to enjoy the weekend as they now think her body is slowly shutting down.

The tot was just eight months old
The tot was just eight months old

"Hearing these words, rips and tears my heart and soul into pieces watching my little girl get tired is painful, but giving her 100% everyday is what she was promised, even when her eyes are closed I talk sing and shake her fav rattles so she is constantly surrounded by a positive vibe.

"Appreciating the day the hour and the min is something I never thought I would do as we all take life for granted."

On April 8, Ashley revealed in a heartbreaking Instagram video that his little girl could only have "days to live".

They decided to take her home from hospital to enjoy any remaining time they had with her.

The couple managed to raise over £1 million in less than 24 hours in a bid to get their daughter treated in Singapore.

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However, more bad news was to follow as the couple were told that doctors in Singapore would not be able to do the treatment as her disease is too rare.

Little Azaylia's only option was palliative care after doctors realised they had run out of options to save her life.

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