The family of an 8-year-old Bracknell schoolgirl has paid tribute to their “little warrior” saying that she “made the world a better place”.

In January 2023, Bracknell-born Jasmine Freeman was given 12 months to live following a shocking diagnosis of an inoperable midline glioma brain tumor after experiencing double vision and sore eyes.

Over the past year, the support she has received from people across the world has been an inspiration to others battling the horrible disease and to people watching her fight in the face of adversity.

Jasmine’s dad, Anthony Freeman said: “Jasmine will always be in our hearts, she truly showed us the true meaning of strength and courage in the face of adversity. 

“Despite everything she went through she always managed to smile and make the world a better place.  Her bravery is a daily reminder to us all that no matter what we can always smile.

“At this time our family is still grieving for our beautiful princess, there is a hole in our lives that can never be replaced. We have been surrounded by love from friends and family and have received messages worldwide offering their condolences.”

Jasmine passed away on Sunday, January 28 at the Alexander Devine Children's Hospice in Maidenhead surrounded by her family and loved ones.

The ‘devasted’ family expressed their gratitude to the ‘caring’ nursing staff at the hospice who made sure that they had everything they needed at that heartbreaking time.

“The staff there could not have been more caring and attentive to us and they made sure that we had everything that we needed,” they said.

“We will be forever grateful for their help and support throughout everything.”

Anthony expressed the trauma of watching his daughter slowly decline whilst attempting to assure Jasmine during her treatment.

He explained: “Deep down we knew that one day this evil tumor would take our daughter from us forever.”

Over the last year, both Jasmine and the family have documented her turbulent journey through the months of ups and downs through social media.

Her story, which gained national coverage, allowed her to spread a message of positivity even in the worst of times.

 Anthony said: “We hope that through sharing her journey and raising awareness of the Midline Glioma tumor there will be more funding and research so that other children and their families do not have to go through what she did.