[Nicky91]

Charlie Proctor, five, was diagnosed with rare childhood liver cancer in 2016
After being denied an NHS transplant his parents crowdfunded for US treatment
But after failing to raise half the money needed doctors gave him days to live
Schoolboy, from Accrington, said sorry to his mother before dying in her arms

A five-year-old boy with cancer died in his mother's arms after apologising for the horrific ordeal the disease brought their family.

Little Charlie Proctor was given just days to live by doctors last month after being diagnosed with a rare form of childhood liver cancer in 2016.

His parents Amber Schofield, 24, and Ben Proctor tried desperately to raise enough money to get him an organ transplant in the US - but managed less than half of the £855,580 they needed.

His smile captured the hearts of the nation on his 'Charlie's Chapter' page online, where his mother posted regular updates of how his hepatoblastoma was taking its toll.

The five-year-old died in his mother's arms on Saturday evening, after he told her: 'Mummy I'm sorry for this.'

Ms Schofield, of Accrington in Lancashire, posted a picture of her little boy with angel wings to share news of his tragic death with the thousands of people who have been following his story over the weekend - including the popstar Pink.

Uploading a picture of him with her and his father, Ms Schofield wrote: 'Last night at 23:14 my best friend, my world, Charlie, took his final breath.

'He fell asleep peacefully cuddled in my arms with daddy's arms wrapped around us. Our hearts are aching. The world has lost an incredible little boy.

'Charlie, you gave me chance to be a mum.

'You have been, not only our biggest inspiration but you have been an inspiration to thousands of people all over the world.

'You showed me what love really means Charlie. Now it's time to fly, I am so, so proud of you.

'You fought this so hard. My baby, I'm hurting so much. I will forever miss you baby bum. Sweet dreams my baby.'

His parents' fundraising campaign even caught the attention of US popstar Pink, who shared the family's crowdfunding page with her 5.1million followers.

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[LeatherTrumpet]

'Mummy, I'm sorry for this': Heartbreaking final words of boy

so sad

[AnnieK]

So sad. My son's best friend in school has a little sister who is battling leukaemia at the moment and she has spent time with Charlie and his family in Manchester Children's hospital. Just can't imagine the pain any family goes through when losing a child

[arista]

Very sad.

[Strictly Jake]

Oh no. Oh my that's hit me like a ton of bricks. What a shame. I am so sorry for the parents. Losing a child in death has to be the worst pain ever