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How Ashley Cain and Safiyya bravely showed the world Azaylia’s final weeks as they showered her with love
IT’S been the toughest time of their lives but Ashley Cain and Safiyya Vorajee have shared their heartbreaking journey with fans... every step of the way.
Today, the nation’s heart broke as we learnt that Azaylia had lost her battle to a rare form of leukaemia at just eight months old.
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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.
Over the last few weeks, we have watched as the brave parents invited us into their lives to share their daughter’s precious final days with them.
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And they truly went above and beyond to ensure she was as happy and as comfortable as she could be.
The couple shared numerous updates daily, documenting the highs and lows of their journey- while always showing such strength and positivity.
The youngster was surrounded by family and friends in her final days, showered with so much love.
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Ashley’s mum and sister were constantly by her side as was Safiyya’s brother.
Videos shared by the couple showed Azaylia enjoying dances in her dad’s arms, enjoying delicious home cooked meals and watching her favourite programmes.
On one occasion she was given some new teddy bears and mum Safiyya promptly put on a show for her with them.
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Another day, Ashley took the little girl out for a walk - it was the first time he was able to do it and he cherished every second with her.
They brought in a special pod where they could take their daughter to do some stargazing and the house was covered in balloons to brighten up her days.
But most importantly, the couple were constantly hugging her and kissing her and willing her to fight for another day.
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Every morning both Ashley and Safiyya said how blessed they were to be with her and the love in the household was more than apparent to their fans who watched in all online.
Azaylia Diamond was born in August 2020.
Just two months after her birth she was diagnosed with leukaemia.
Ashley announced her death today, writing: "Rest in paradise princess. I will always hold you in my heart until I can hold you again in heaven."
Ashley Cain shares heartbreaking dancing video with daughter Azaylia
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