The devastated family of a 21-year-old who died suddenly from suspected sepsis have paid tribute to their "kind and funny" daughter.

Millie Wyles was admitted to Medway Maritime Hospital after being sent home from work at the Harps Inn, in Minster with flu-like symptoms.

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The University of Essex student, who was studying economics and up to date with her vaccinations, was rushed to St Thomas’s Hospital, in London, in the early hours of Saturday, August 17.

Hospital staff tried to treat the former Fulston Manor School sixth form student, for organ failure but within four days there was no more that could be done.

Millie’s mum, Annie Wyles, of Second Avenue, Sheerness, said: “She went to work and came home during the week and then she decided she wanted to go to A&E.

“They didn’t know if it was some sort of chest infection but needed to oxygenate her blood to boost the white blood cells.

“It was scary and devastating. Everything was going so quick and it was out of our control.

“The generosity is overwhelming and has brought us an awful lot of comfort.”

The family had just returned from a holiday to Tenerife to mark a year since the passing of Mrs Wyles' mother.

Sister Emmy Piesley said: “She was kind and gave everything to all of us. She was probably the more mature one.

“She wasn’t judgmental, she even helped homeless people and would buy them food.”

An outpouring of support followed on social media with friends posting memories and tributes and donating to a Crowdfunding page.

They thanked people for their support and generosity.

The money will go to support the intensive care unit which treated her at St Thomas's.

Millie had graduated with a first and was working at The Harps Inn before deciding whether she wanted to work at the Stock Exchange.

A spokeswoman for the Harps Inn said: “Millie was an absolute pleasure to have working for us.

“She lit up the pub every time she was at work with her beautiful smile and infectious laugh.

“Millie had her whole life ahead of her having just graduated at university and we are sure she would have gone on to great things in life.

“She was hard-working, honest and a reliable member our Harps family and she will be sorely missed by all of our staff and customers.

“Our thoughts are with Millie’s family at this devastating time.”

Millie leaves mum Annie, father Keith, sisters Emmy and Maddie, and nephew Rupert.

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A grieving woman who lost her aunt Patricia Ford to sepsis hours after doctor's visit earlier issued a warning about the lethal illness.

Sepsis also played a role in the death of a 57-year-old mum Tina Stone, from Sittingbourne.

Last year 21-year-old Tim Mason was sent home to die by doctors who missed warning signs of sepsis.

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