Heartbreak as schoolgirl, 18, suddenly dies with tributes pouring in to ‘much-loved daughter'
The schoolgirl's hockey team paid tribute to the "talented" teen
TRAGIC LOSS Heartbreak as schoolgirl, 18, suddenly dies with tributes pouring in to 'much-loved daughter'
A "MUCH loved" schoolgirl has suddenly died, with tributes pouring in for the young teen.
Jessica Rachel Glasser, 18, tragically died on Saturday.
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The Limavady High School paid tribute to the Year 14 student, writing: It is with a heavy heart that we must share the tragic news of the passing of one of our pupils, Jessica Glasser.
"Jessica was a caring and friendly character who will be dearly missed by her classmates and the wider Limavady High School community."
The 18-year-old from County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, was a hockey player and her club issued a touching statement following her death.
"Everyone at Limavady Hockey Club is deeply saddened at the untimely death of former team mate and friend Jessica Glasser.
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"Jessica was a quiet, modest, talented and hardworking young lady with many friends at the club.
"It's hard to put into words the shock and sadness we feel hearing about Jessica's passing. The void she leaves behind is testament to the impact she had on the lives of everyone who knew and loved her."
Her school principal added: "The entire Limavady High School community is deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of our Year 14 pupil Jessica," BelfastLive reports.
"At this difficult time, we keep in our thoughts and prayers Jessica's parents, David and Mary, her brother Aaron and her whole family circle.
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"May they gather strength in their collective memories of Jessica as they prepare for the tough days, weeks and months ahead."
Jessica will be buried at Christ Church Limavady.
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