Lacey "Princess" Holsworth, the 8-year-old whose battle with cancer led to an unlikely friendship with Michigan State basketball star Adreian Payne, has died.
Beloved by Michigan State players, fans and college sports media alike, Lacey was the inspirational figurehead of the team's March Madness run. She suffered from a rare form of nerve cancer. A fan-launched crowdfunding campaign has raised more than $70,000 for her treatment
Early Wednesday morning, the Holsworth family posted this photo on Instagram, with a message 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..." Read more...
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Beloved 8-Year-Old Michigan State Fan 'Princess Lacey' Dies of Cancer
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