Oliver Quickenden dies of cancer - brother of Scunthorpe’s X Factor star Jake
The brother of Scunthorpe’s X Factor star has died.
Jake Quickenden’s brother Oliver died over the weekend after a long battle with cancer.
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Oliver Quickenden to whom tributes are being paid
Tributes have been paid by Jake’s large number of followers on Twitter.
Older brother Jake (@JakeQuickenden) tweeted: “My little brother was the best person I will ever meet. I will miss him everyday! Thank you for messages of support! Love lasts forever.”
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The news of Oliver's passing comes just days after Jake, whose father also died of cancer, made it through the first round of X Factor after wowing the judges.
Oliver had a rare form of osteosarcoma - a condition which made his bones vulnerable to a break.
Two years ago, the Telegraph reported that he underwent an intensive 10-week stint of chemotherapy, ahead of a major operation to remove a diseased bone in his right knee and femur.
He then had a 20-week course of chemotherapy.
Speaking about his ordeal at the time, Oliver said: “When I was diagnosed with the bone cancer I didn’t want everybody to be upset so I took it on my chin.”
Three years ago, Oliver had visited his doctor after suffering from severe pains in his right leg.
At first, it was thought to be a sporting injury.
But when hospital medical staff carried out further tests, a formal diagnosis was made.
To pay tribute to Oliver, post a comment below.
Comments
by OxyToy
Saturday, September 29 2012, 10:07PM
“I didn't know you, but I do know that cancer is a b1tch.
I hope you rest in peace, and I know your brother is doing you proud, I just watched him.
I wish strength and love for all your family and friends.
It'll be OK.”
by Maudlyn
Monday, September 10 2012, 8:10PM
“RIP, you brave and beautiful young man x x x”
by Maudlyn
Monday, September 10 2012, 8:06PM
“RIP, you brave and beautiful young man. x x x”
by Marky
Monday, September 10 2012, 6:58PM
“I only met Ol n Ol a couple of times and some family members last christmas and new year all really lovely people and I'm saddened by this news RIP Ol”
by Marky
Monday, September 10 2012, 6:55PM
“I only met Ol n Ol a couple of times and some family members last christmas and into new year all really lovely people and I'm saddened by this news RIP Ol”