A 16-year-old rugby player was described by her former coach as 'sweet, bright and talented' after it emerged she took her own life last week.
Brooke Firth, of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, was studying law at Sixth Form college.
Over the weekend fellow members of her team - Sandal Girls RUFC, near Wakefield, paid their respects to her, alongside girls from other nearby teams.
A small number of girls took to social media to claim that Miss Firth's death was the result of bullying, however this has been strongly denied by her coach who stated that there is no evidence Brooke had been in any way bullied.
Brooke Firth (pictured), 16, was found dead last week. Tributes poured in on social media
The teenager's coach John Ledger has set up a Just Giving page to raise money for her family.
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It reads: 'On Thursday October 12, 2017, we lost a much-loved member of the Sandal Girls rugby union family with the tragic death of Brooke Firth.
'Brooke was a sweet, decent, bright and talented 16-year-old who was adored by everyone who had the privilege to know her.
'She was one of the players at Sandal Girls' first-ever training session almost three years ago: it was because of Brooke that nine girls from crofton movers Academy and Kettlethorpe High School came together to form a team which now has almost 80 players.
The 16-year-old Sixth Form student from Wakefield has been described as 'sweet, talented and bright' by her rugby union team mates and coach
After setting up a Just Giving page, her rugby team has collected £4,000 for Miss Firth's family
Miss Firth, of Wakefield, is pictured playing for her rugby team Sandal Girls RUFC
'Brooke played at flanker and was a player who never gave less than 100 per cent: she encapsulated all the great values that make girls' rugby (union and league) such a wholesome sport.'
So far the page has raised more than £4,000 to support the Firth family - her mother Michelle and her younger brother.
Her mother posted on Facebook: 'My beautiful daughter and best friend. I love you tooties xxx'
For confidential support call the Samaritans on 116123 or visit a local Samaritans branch, see website for details.
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Crowdfunding to assist the family of Brooke Firth. on JustGiving
Brooke Firth, of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, was studying law at Sixth Form college.Over the weekend fellow members of her team - Sandal Girls RUFC, near Wakefield, paid their respects to her, alongside girls from other nearby teams.
A small number of girls took to social media to claim that Miss Firth's death was the result of bullying, however this has been strongly denied by her coach who stated that there is no evidence Brooke had been in any way bullied.
Brooke Firth (pictured), 16, was found dead last week. Tributes poured in on social media
The teenager's coach John Ledger has set up a Just Giving page to raise money for her family.
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It reads: 'On Thursday October 12, 2017, we lost a much-loved member of the Sandal Girls rugby union family with the tragic death of Brooke Firth.
'Brooke was a sweet, decent, bright and talented 16-year-old who was adored by everyone who had the privilege to know her.
'She was one of the players at Sandal Girls' first-ever training session almost three years ago: it was because of Brooke that nine girls from crofton movers Academy and Kettlethorpe High School came together to form a team which now has almost 80 players.
The 16-year-old Sixth Form student from Wakefield has been described as 'sweet, talented and bright' by her rugby union team mates and coach
After setting up a Just Giving page, her rugby team has collected £4,000 for Miss Firth's family
Miss Firth, of Wakefield, is pictured playing for her rugby team Sandal Girls RUFC
'Brooke played at flanker and was a player who never gave less than 100 per cent: she encapsulated all the great values that make girls' rugby (union and league) such a wholesome sport.'
So far the page has raised more than £4,000 to support the Firth family - her mother Michelle and her younger brother.
Her mother posted on Facebook: 'My beautiful daughter and best friend. I love you tooties xxx'
For confidential support call the Samaritans on 116123 or visit a local Samaritans branch, see website for details.
Read more:
Crowdfunding to assist the family of Brooke Firth. on JustGiving
