Laura Nuttall: Brain cancer fundraiser dies at 23

A woman who ticked off a “bucket list” of while living with terminal cancer has died, her mother has announced. Laura Nuttall, 23, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer - glioblastoma multiforme - in 2018. She was initially told that she would have 12 months to live. After her diagnosis she achieved goals such as completing her university degree, meeting Michelle Obama, and presenting a television weather bulletin. “She was fierce & tenacious to the end and it was truly the honour of my life to be her mum,” Nicola Nuttall said. Watch more videos at the Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-pick Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB