A ‘VIBRANT, beautiful and funny’ 14-year-old girl has died surrounded by her family.

Megan Hoyle’s loved ones said they had taken comfort the teenager’s ‘final act’ of organ donation had given ‘the gift of life’ to at least three others.

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Megan, of Hurstwood Avenue, Blackburn, died last week in the intensive care unit of Sheffield Children’s Hospital.

She leaves mum Wendy Charnley, dad Lee Hoyle, brother

Lee Charnley, 25, and sisters Becky Charnley, 28 and six-year-old Poppy Hoyle.

Megan, a pupil at St Bede’s RC High School, was described by her brother Lee as someone who ‘brings joy and smiles to all she met’.

He said: “Megan died after becoming seriously ill last week.

“Our grief at this time is overwhelming.

“She was bright, funny and full of joy.

“She left positive thoughts and memories with all who met her.

“We have been comforted by the dozens of messages telling us what a gap Megan’s passing will leave in her life.

“Almost all of them describe her as a vibrant, beautiful and funny girl who showed everyone kindness.

“We are also taking positivity that her last act was to donate her organs.

“It’s our understanding that at least three families have had a loved one saved by this gift from Megan.

“That’s three families who will not have to go through the torment that is happening to us.”

Mr Charnley said the family were able to donate Megan’s kidneys, lungs and liver.

Megan’s sister Becky said the youngster loved music and was a passionate supporter of Blackburn Rovers and Blackburn Hawks Ice Hockey teams.

She said: “Megan had a a wicked and playful sense of humour.

“She would always make people smile and laugh.

“She liked simple pleasures and her favourite treat was a trip to McDonald’s for chicken nuggets.

“I can’t believe my beautiful sister has gone.

“There’s been so many messages and tributes to her, hundreds in fact. It shows how many friends she had who thought well of her.”

Mr Charnley said the whole family were thankful to the staff at Sheffield Children’s Hospital for the care they showed Megan.

He said: “The doctors, nurses and all the staff their did their utmost for Megan with true dedication.

“They do not get the credit and recognition they deserve and and they will have our sincere gratitude for what they did for ever.”

Megan’s death has prompted an outpouring of grief from her many schoolfriends who have posted on the site gonetoosoon.org.

Molly Corbally said: “Megan, you were such a lovely girl and it’s such a shock to us all.

“You could not say or do anything bad if you tried.”

Charlie Leigh said: “Megan you were so brave and strong and I’m so proud off you.

“I remember all our good memories.

“RIP beautiful until we meet again. I miss and love you.”

The coroner has been informed of Megan’s death and an inquest will be held in due course.