Six year-old Bradley Lowery dies after long illness
Sunderland fan moved people across the world
Became a mascot for SAFC and led England out
Won BBC Match of the Day's Goal of the Month
Bradley Lowery did many unforgettable things throughout his life, including his Match of the Day goal of the month award back in December:
Football clubs have put aside any rivalries to pay tribute to Sunderland fan Bradley.
Newcastle United tweeted:
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Across the border in Scotland, Hearts said:
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Local MPs have taken to Twitter to share their sadness over the death of six-year-old Bradley Lowery.
Among those who have expressed their condolences are Labour Sunderland Central MP Julie Elliott and Newcastle Central MP Chi Onwurah.
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Bradley Lowery, who battled neuroblastoma since he was 18-months-old, was awarded a North East Pride of Britain Award for his bravery.
He was joined on stage by his mum and hero Jermain Defoe earlier this year.
Bury FC, who are playing against Sunderland in a friendly tonight, external, said there would be a minute's applause for Bradley ahead of kick-off.
And Jordan Pickford, who played in goal for Sunderland last season season, posted on Instagram:
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Thousands of tributes from across the world keep pouring in for Bradley Lowery on Twitter.
From sports starts to YouTubers, the Sunderland fan touched everyone's hearts.
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Chairman Bill Kenwright said: “One of football’s all-time greats. We are so privileged to have known him... and will always be proud that he chose us as his second club.
“We send our loving thoughts to his mam and dad and his family... plus those who were inspired by him throughout the world of football.
"Especially our friends the supporters, team and staff at Sunderland AFC. And of course his beloved Jermain. Respect!!
“Bradley Lowery. There's only one Bradley Lowery.”
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Big names in the football world have expressed their condolences following Sunderland fan Bradley Lowery's passing:
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Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker met the six-year-old at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards last year:
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Sunderland AFC have paid their respects to six-year-old fan Bradley Lowery, who passed away today.
In a statement, external, the club praised Bradley's "indomitable spirit, tremendous courage and beautiful smile" and called him an "inspiration".
The team says the little boy's "best friend" and former player Jermain Defoe is "naturally heartbroken", and highlighted how Bradley's courage "humbled" everyone.
Image source, TWITTERSpeaking on Thursday at his first media appearance as a Bournemouth player, Jermain Defoe says Sunderland fan Bradley Lowery - who has since died after a long illness - will "always be in my heart".
Read MoreTributes from football clubs across the UK have been flooding in paying tribute to Bradley Lowery:
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Sunderland super-fan Bradley Lowery battled neuroblastoma since he was 18 months old.
Last year, more than £700,000 was raised by well-wishers to pay for him to be given antibody treatment in New York, but medics then found his cancer had grown and his illness was terminal.
During the last months of his life, the little boy had numerous memorable moments, such as being SAFC's mascot and becoming "best mates" with his hero, striker Jermain Defoe.
Bradley also led England out at Wembley for a World Cup qualifier against Lithuania, again with his best friend Jermain.
Image source, Getty ImagesLast year, Bradley was awarded Match of the Day's December goal of the month award after taking a penalty ahead of Sunderland's game against Chelsea.
Ana Guerra-Moore
BBC News Online
Bradley Lowery's parents have announced the six-year-old's death in this heartbreaking Facebook post:
Bradley's football hero Jermain Defoe described him as an "inspirational young boy".
Read MoreBBC Sport pays tribute to young Sunderland fan Bradley Lowery, who has died aged six after a battle against neuroblastoma.
Read MoreSix-year-old Sunderland fan Bradley Lowery has died.
Bradley battled with Neuroblastoma - a rare type of cancer - since he was 18 months old.
His parents have posted on Facebook that the little is now "with the angels" and that there are "no words" to describe their heartbreak.
Bradley passed away at 13:35 this afternoon.
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