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Premier League star Gabby Agbonlahor's niece, 11, dies as devastated family share emotional tributes

Premier League star Gabby Agbonlahor has paid tribute to his 'beautiful princess' niece, who tragically died after a long battle with a degenerative brain disorder.

Jayla Agbonlahor, 11, tragically died on Friday after her condition deteriorated. She'd been unable to walk or talk and required a feeding tube.

The former Aston Villa star shared a tribute to little Jayla on Instagram.

He said: 'You have suffered enough in this cruel world. I love you and so many people will always love you.

'Watching you take your last breaths today has broken me.