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Tony Fitzpatrick passed away this morning.
The funeral of a young County Derry boy who sadly passed away while battling a rare and aggressive brain tumour will take place on Sunday afternoon.
Tony Fitzpatrick was diagnosed in March this year with grade 4 Glioblastoma Multiforme, an extremely rare cancerous brain tumour that is exceptionally difficult to treat.
Following his diagnosis, the Magherafelt boy underwent emergency surgery which removed some of the tumour.
The nine year-old had been undergoing rounds of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, which hadn't worked as well as hoped.
He passed away this morning (Friday), with his parents, Darren and Mary, by his side.
Tony's death came exactly six months after his devastating diagnosis.
Earlier this month, Tony's family had launched a fundraising campaign to help support alternative treatment options for their beloved son.
The campaign raised over £297,000 for the Holy Family PS pupil.
Tony's funeral Mass will take place in the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption at 2pm on Sunday, September 29 followed by interment afterwards in the cemetery at Church of St John, Milltown.
A death notice has stated that anyone attending the funeral is asked to wear the red and white colours of O'Donovan Rossa GAC, where Tony was an underage player, or the blue and yellow of Moyola Park FC, which he also played for.
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