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Maddie Lauer, 14, died of thyroid cancer Sunday, one month after her crowning as Beaverton High School's homecoming queen.

Lauer, who was diagnosed in November 2011, beat out 11 other homecoming princesses to win the popular vote in October.

"Maddie had a lot of fans," said Laila Umpleby, CEO of Make-A-Wish Oregon. "She was such a bright and brave kiddo."

Make-A-Wish Oregon granted Maddie's wish to travel to Hawaii in April.

Students at Lauer's school are wearing purple ribbons in her honor today, said Maureen Wheeler, spokeswoman for the Beaverton School District. "She made a big impact in her short time there," Wheeler said.

Counselors are offering support to students and staff at the high school and Whitford Middle School, Wheeler said.

Lauer is survived by her parents, Andrea and Dan, and a younger sister, Beth, according to Umpleby.

Wendy Owen, reporter for The Oregonian, contributed to this article.

Update: This story has been updated with additional information from the Beaverton School District.

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The article reflects a correction published Nov. 20.

In 1964, Beaverton High School's homecoming queen was freshman Barre McFarlane. An article in some Oct. 20 and Nov. 17 editions said the school had never crowned a freshman homecoming queen before this year.