'Watford legend forever': Tributes to young Watford FC fan who has died after cancer battle

The youngster from Watford was first diagnosed with neuroblastoma – a rare childhood cancer of the nervous system – at the age of seven.

RIP Ossie 💛 My thoughts are with his family. pic.twitter.com/AFwPjfyIOQ

— Jacob Culshaw (@Culshaw17) May 5, 2017

The talented footballer, who fell ill on a family holiday in 2013, died on Wednesday, May 4.

His family said in a statement: "Ossie died peacefully after a four year illness, which he fought with courage and determination.

"He was the much loved son of Lee and Karly, devoted brother to Taylar, Shae and Kortney, great grandson, grandson, nephew cousin and friend who was adored by everyone who met him.

"Watford legend forever."

I am so saddened to hear this news. My heart & thoughts go out to Ossie's family. Brave little lad you were one of our @WatfordFC own. RIP x https://t.co/RDVwUFlPpo

— Luther Blissett (@LBliss8) May 6, 2017

Thoughts are with little 10 yr old Ossie Robinson's family as we learn his passing after suffering a long battle with Neuroblastoma. RIP 💛 pic.twitter.com/FT5CbjzRM5

— The1881Movement (@The1881_wfc) May 5, 2017

Last year, family and friend raised £37,000 for the Ossie Boy’s Fund to get experimental treatment abroad.

Such sad news, RIP to the brave fighter Ossie #watfordfamily HHxx 🐝💛My thoughts are with your family. pic.twitter.com/haSJ5AdQSZ

— OfficialHarryHornet (@1HHornet) May 6, 2017

RIP to the most inspirational boy Ossie, heaven has gained a beautiful angel who is now out of pain. @taylar_robinson thinking of you all 💔

— lou (@louizatamilla) May 4, 2017

@WatfordFC you are amazing, thank you for your tribute to Ossie #makeossiesmile @ossieboysfund pic.twitter.com/7SgN57x66D

— naomi tuxworth (@naomi_tuxworth) May 1, 2017