A heartbroken dad has paid tribute to his 'loving daughter who never stopped laughing' following her tragic death after she contracted coronavirus at the age of 22.
Philippa Raper, who had a number of serious underlying health complications, is believed to be one of the country's youngest victims of Covid-19.
She had been self-isolating because of her vulnerability and later tested positive for the killer virus but stayed at home. But after her health deteriorated she was rushed to Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby, where she died on Monday.
Grieving David Rape said Philippa 'never stopped laughing' and despite her challenging illnesses was enjoying her young life, Grimsby Live reports.