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Woman who inspired Peter Kay’s shock comeback dies of cancer aged 23-Aisha Nozari-Entertainment – Metro
Laura’s mum confirmed the sad news.
Laura Nuttall, who Peter Kay’s surprise comeback gigs in 2021 were in aid of, has died aged 23 (Picture: Getty)
Laura Nuttall, the woman who inspired Peter Kay’s return to the spotlight in 2021, has died of cancer.
The 23-year-old’s death was confirmed on Monday by her mum Nicola who said her daughter was ‘fierce and tenacious to the end’.
Laura was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, an aggressive type of brain cancer, in 2018 after going for a routine eye test and was given just one year to live.
However, Laura shattered expectations and in August 2021 world-famous comedian Peter, 49, performed two live shows in a bid to raise money for her treatment.
In November 2022, Peter, Laura and Nicola were seen together at the White Swan at Fence in Burnley, with the former treating Nicola and her mum to a spot of lunch.
In March, Laura underwent treatment in Germany, but this week her mum confirmed the sad news that she had died.
The 23-year-old’s death was confirmed on Monday by her mum Nicola who said her daughter was ‘fierce and tenacious to the end’
Nicola wrote on Twitter on Monday: ‘I’m heartbroken to share the news that we lost our beautiful Laura in the early hours of this morning.
‘She was fierce & tenacious to the end & it was truly the honour of my life to be her mum.
‘We are devastated at the thought of life without our girl, she was a force of nature.’
Laura inspired Peter Kay’s return to the spotlight in 2021 (Picture: Getty)
Nicola wrote on Twitter on Monday: ‘I’m heartbroken to share the news that we lost our beautiful Laura in the early hours of this morning’
Around the same time Laura and Peter were seen grabbing lunch together, an update on her health was shared on Facebook that confirmed she wasn’t faring too well.
It read: ‘Bad news I’m afraid. Laura’s tumour has grown back within 2 wks of surgery & moved into new areas of the brain, explaining her recent headaches.
‘Radiotherapy has now been brought forward to Monday. It’s fair to see we’re devastated and disappointed, especially when Laura had recovered so well from the surgery but unfortunately Glioblastoma is a really aggressive cancer.
‘Will keep you posted.’
In August 2021 world-famous comedian Peter, 49, performed two live shows in a bid to raise money for her treatment (Picture: PA)
Speaking to Metro.co.uk in 2021 about Peter, Laura said: ‘He’s such a nice person, he’s an absolute gentleman and he just wants to help everyone anyway he can.
‘Honestly, anything you’ve heard about him doesn’t do him justice. He’s such a nice man and I feel so honoured he’s going to do this, his first performance in years, for me.’
Metro.co.uk has reached out to Peter’s reps for comment.
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