'Princess Lacey,' friend of MSU's Payne, dies after battle with cancer

[Faygo Kid]

Source: Detroit News

Lacey Holsworth, the 8-year-old cancer patient whose friendship with Adreian Payne and the Michigan State basketball team touched the heart of the nation, has died.

The family posted a message on Instagram and Twitter overnight that read, “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.”

Not long after, Michigan State sophomore Gary Harris posted on his Twitter account, “Wow i dont even wanna believe it @adorablelacey 's family is in my prayers. I know she will be watching over us all #RIPLACEY.”

The relationship between Lacey and Payne became a national story as the NCAA Tournament progressed. Lacey, after joining the celebration in Indianapolis when the Spartans won the Big Ten tournament, was with the team in New York for the East Regionals and went to Dallas with Payne for the College Slam Dunk Championship. . .


Read more: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140409/SPORTS0202/304090032/-Princess-Lacey-friend-MSU-s-Payne-dies-after-battle-cancer

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So soon after their touching story went national and was so well publicized.

Obviously transcends sports. RIP, Lacey.

[BeyondGeography]

1. Well

all I can do about that is cry, and not just because it's a terrible tragedy.

RIP, little one. Good man, Adreian.

[Fla Dem]

2. Lump in my throat. So sorry for the family and Adreian Payne who I really think loved her. nt

[erpowers]

3. So Sad

That is so sad. I did not know her Cancer was that bad. I actually thought the worst was over.

[progressoid]

4. ...

[bunnies]

5. .

[Garion_55]

6. yet cheney still lives

sometimes i just dont understand what god is thinking

[Beacool]

7. Oh, no!!!

Adreian must be devastated. He and Lacey had forged such a sweet friendship. How sad for him and her family. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of them.

Rest in peace, little angel.

[oswaldactedalone]

8. Very sad

That story was very moving and well done by CBS. RIP Lacey.

[LittleBlue]

9. Damn

Rest in peace, Lacey

[a kennedy]

10. such a beautiful story......

RIP

[JI7]

11. very sad but such a nice story of their friendship