An inspiring teenage boy who spent the last two years battling cancer has died aged 17.

Oliver Ross, from Ashford, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2021 when he was just 15 years old.

He had a 10-hour urgent operation to reduce the size of the growth, with 75% of it removed successfully.

However, biopsies found it was high-grade, aggressive and incurable.

Earlier this month Oli’s family made the devastating announcement the teenager was receiving palliative care at home as his tumour had spread to both sides of his brain, his brain stem and the ventricles within his brain.

Sadly, Oli died yesterday evening at 7.55pm.

The family have been documenting Oli’s journey on Facebook via a page named ‘Oli’s fight against Jerry’.

Announcing the news this morning, Oli’s mother Claire Ross-Duffield wrote: "’Mum please don't be sad when I die’.

“Oli, my gorgeous boy I'm so sorry but that is the one promise I simply just can't keep.

“Oliver Ross 11/3/2006 - 25/8/2023 7.55pm.”

Soon after his diagnosis, doctors told Oli he would need overseas treatment.

Family friend, Zoe Hopkins, set up a fundraising page to support the family and get the care he needed.

He received treatment in Germany but, unfortunately, a few months ago, it was found to no longer be working.

In June, another GoFundMe page was set up in a bid to raise money for Oli to complete his bucket list.

This gave the teenager, who was an avid foodie, the opportunity to visit the Shard, the Ritz, the Savoy as well as to drive in sports cars.

He also met celebrities including chef Heston Blumenthal, who he has followed for most of his teenage years.

The TV star, who is known for delighting diners with innovative dishes such as snail porridge, flew from France to meet Oli and his family at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in London.

His mum previously said of Oli: “He has fought the biggest of battles for someone so young, and always with a smile on his face and the wittiest of humour.

“He has taught us all so much about life and living every day to the fullest and not sweating the small stuff.

“We couldn't be prouder of him and his bravery will inspire us all for the rest of our lives.”