Tragic update on young Aussie Taylor Swift fan
Nine-year-old Scarlett Oliver travelled all the way to Sydney from Perth to see Taylor Swift live, and to her surprise, she was chosen to receive gifts and a hat from the pop star as part of the iconic performance of her hit single 22.
The two even shared a big hug and the sweet moment went viral on social media.
Scarlett was living with an aggressive form of brain cancer known as high-grade glioma, and now, just weeks after meeting her favourite singer, Scarlett’s father took to social media to share a devastating update.
“My Angel, so strong, so brave, so beautiful," Paul announced his daughter's passing on Instagram.
"Nothing will ever be the same again.
"Don’t forget me and please find a way to let me know you are OK.
"Goodnight baby, I love you – Dad."
"It’s just not fair,” he concluded the post.
Scarlett died just days away from her 10th birthday on May 7.
Earlier this month, Scarlett's father shared that his “beautiful” daughter was not doing well and likely had “weeks rather than months” left.
He shared that she had spent most of her school holidays in hospital due to complications with her feeding tube, vomiting and "extreme tiredness".
“Last night after discharge from hospital she suffered a significant seizure and was rushed to hospital via ambulance,” he wrote.
Tributes are flowing in from fellow Swifties who shared their condolences on Instagram.
“You were bigger than the whole sky …” one fan wrote, quoting the lyrics to a Taylor Swift song.
“We all grieve for you and with you. May she rest in peace, free of pain and illness,” wrote another.
“She touched so many hearts,” added a third.
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