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8-Year-Old MSU Fan Loses Battle with Cancer

Posted at 6:03 AM, Apr 09, 2014
and last updated 2014-04-09 11:55:41-04

EAST LANSING, Mich. (April 9, 2014) — Lacey Holsworth, the eight-year-old girl who was battling cancer and who became an unlikely friend of Michigan State University’s Adreian Payne, has passed away.

That is according to a post made by Lacey’s family on social media overnight:

“Princess Lacey has achieved the ultimate victory. She now dances among angels…. The world is a better place because you were in it. Our hearts are broken. We love you Doll. Dance all night… Mommy and Daddy, Will, Mitchell, and Luke💞 #LoveLikeLacey”

Lacey recently became friends with MSU’s Adreian Payne, after he visited her in a hospital.  There is a good chance fans have seen her throughout the past season, as Payne made sure to keep her close to his side.

Statement from Tom Izzo on behalf of the MSU basketball program:

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Holsworth family today.  Princess Lacey has taught us all an incredible lesson about love, strength and toughness. We can all learn from her on how to handle adversity with class and dignity.  She has become an inspiration to our team, our families, our university, and most recently our entire nation. At just eight years old, she has given us all a lifetime of memories.  We are all saddened today, but we are all better people for having known Lacey. Her smile and passion for life will live in the hearts of everyone she has touched across our country.”

Courtesy: Adreian Payne Facebook Page