TRIBUTES have been flooding in for "true fighter" Megan Smith who has died following a battle with cancer.

The "inspirational" Kidderminster woman, aged 27, was diagnosed with a rare form of rectal cancer when she was 24 and lived three-and-a-half years longer than doctors predicted.

The cancer spread to her liver and lung and when doctors said in November 2020 that chemotherapy was no longer having an effect, Megan’s family set about raising £150,000 to get her to America to have a new type of cancer drug going through medical trials.

Megan, was living in San Diego, with her parents whilst receiving the treatment after exhausting all options in the UK.

Kidderminster residents have shared their tributes to Megan on Facebook, who died yesterday (Thursday, September 16).

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One Facebook user said: "The saddest news to wake up to this morning, that you’ve gained your wings. Another said: "You will always be a pure inspiration, you put up one hell of a fight.

"I will always remember you as the life and soul of the party. Taken way too soon but never forgotten."

Another said: "You were a true fighter right till the end your inspiration will live on through all of us."

Another said: "A truly heartbreaking day for Kidderminster."

Another friend said: "Absolutely gutted waking this morning to find out one of my friends sadly lost her battle last night. Megan Smith you will never fully understand how much of an impact you had on people's lives and the fact you never gave up and was always smiling and so positive throughout will stick in my mind forever."

Another added: "Heaven's gained another beautiful angel Megan Smith , you truly were a fighter, gave it your all, a true inspiration."

Another said: "Meg, you have shown so many people what strength is, you have set an example for us all.

"Your positivity, radiant smile & outlook on life has rubbed off on so many. Even on your hardest & darkest of days you laughed & smiled."