Gordon Brown has paid tribute to amazing spirit and strength of Jane Tomlinson.
The Leeds mum, who inspired thousands of fellow sufferers with her athletic achievements, lost her battle with breast cancer today.
In a statement, the Prime Minister hailed Mrs Tomlinson as a daily inspiration.
He said: "The whole country will be greatly saddened by the death of Jane Tomlinson and our thoughts are with her husband, her three children and all her family and friends.
"Jane's mission in life was a simple one: to make the most of every day and to help others, and she not only achieved that several times over, but inspired millions of others along the way.
"She fought cancer for seven years and raised £1.7 million for cancer charities.
"We will remember her amazing spirit and strength and that exceptional charity work, and she will be a daily inspiration to our generation to fight on against the terrible scourge of cancer."
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