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The internet has been flooded with condolences as Directioners pay their respects to fellow follower Caroline Richards.

The 1D super-fan lost her battle with osteosarcoma, after being diagnosed with the aggressive bone cancer in January 2014.

Just minutes after news of her passing broke, the touching hashtag #RIPCaroline was trending worldwide.

Happy snaps of her posing with her chart-topping idols were also shared in memory of the teen.

One fan paid tribute: "#RIPCaroline heaven gained another angel. We will miss you."

Just five months ago young Caroline's wish was granted when she came face to face with Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Liam Payne.

In an Instagram picture she shared with great pride, Caroline can be seen nestled between her beloved boy band.

Her dad Mark praised his daughter's bravery after she had to go through three separate operations and countless sessions of chemotherapy.

He said: "She's stronger than me at times.

"She's battled through a lot, she's gone through a journey that I don't think most people could."