LITTLE Jamie-Leigh Harrington, the pink princess who captivated us all and captured the hearts of the Gravesham community, has died.

Jamie-Leigh passed away at her home in The Fairway, Gravesend on Tuesday after a courageous two year battle with a terminal disease - just days before she fulfilled a dream to go to Disneyland Paris with her parents Lisa and Jamie, and three siblings Sian, Rhea and Owen.

The 11-year-old, who was diagnosed with Lymphangiomatosis just two years ago, contacted The Messenger in November 2007 after vandals wrecked a display of Christmas lights and decorations which her family , fearing it would be her last, had put up early. Sadly, it was to be Jamie-Leigh's last Christmas.

But although yobs wrecked the display just days before her 11th birthday, they were defeated in the end by a generous community of caring people who were deeply touched by her heart-rending story.

Armed with Christmas lights, silhouettes, inflatables, a tree, and even real snow, around 200 volunteers came together to transform little Jamie-Leigh’s front garden.

No corner was left untouched and no detail overlooked. In just four hours the front garden was transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with real snow, a huge toy reindeer, gigantic balloons and Santa himself. Before and following the magical event, well-wishers from all over the UK and the rest of the world contacted The Messenger with kind donations.

Jana Sheets, another Lymphangiomatosis suffer from America also shared her story with The Messenger - leaving the community with the hope that courageous Jamie-Leigh would overcome her battle with the life-limiting disease. But Jamie-Leigh's story never had the fairytale ending we were all hoping and praying for.

Sleep tight Jamie-Leigh, from all at The Kent Messenger Group.

The Messenger would like to hear from anyone who knew Jamie-Leigh throughout her short life. Whether you were a close friend, or even just saw her in Gravesend town centre while out shopping - we want to hear your tributes.

Funeral details and full tribute in Gravesend Messenger on Thursday, Sept 11.