A cancer-stricken boy who became an internet star after his father dressed up as his fictional hero, Spiderman, to cheer him up has died peacefully in his sleep.

Jayden Wilson died at home in Basingtstoke, Hampshire, on Christmas Eve with his parents and sister nearby.

The five-year-old had been battling a brain tumour for more than a year.

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Jayden Wilson (pictured with parents Lou and Mike and his sister Ella) died peacefully in his sleep following a lengthy battle with cancer

Last month he became an internet star when his father shared a video online of himself dressing up as Spiderman to surprise his son on his fifth birthday.

Yesterday his parents paid tribute to the child they described as 'the most inspiring person ever'.

Writing on the family's Facebook page, Mike Wilson said: 'Late on Christmas Eve, Jayden Died peacefully in his sleep, warm in his bed.

'He looked so relaxed with a very subtle grin on his face. We believe he waited to be out of hospital to be with his family in the most safest place he knew.

'Jayden had such a happy life. What an incredible 5 years. Jayden to us, is the most inspiring person ever, fighting this tumor with all his might.

'We now remember Jayden as that cheeky little chappy, always smiling, playing with his favourite toys, on his scooter, enjoying school, and playing with his friends.

'We will never forget this little Spartan Warrior.'

Just hours before his death, the family posted a photograph expressing their joy at spending Christmas together.

The five-year-old Spiderman enthusiast had been battling a brain tumour for more than a year

Jayden became an internet hit when his father pretended to be Spiderman for a surprise visit on his birthday

A video of Mr Wilson surprising his son in costume was shared more than 20,000 times online

Jayden with his family celebrating his fifth birthday last month. The five-year-old had been battling a brain tumour when he died peacefully on Christmas Eve

Mr Wilson (in costume above with Jayden on his fifth birthday) paid tribute to 'the most inspiring' child

'A goal of ours for this year was to wake up on Christmas Day together just the 4 of us. So happy to be spending it together again,' Mr Wilson wrote, accompanied with a picture of Jayden, his sister Ella and their parents in the family's car.

Last month the family received an outpouring of support when Mr Wilson shared a video of himself pretending to be Spiderman on Jayden's birthday online.

Thousands of people left wishes of support and donations on the family's Facebook and GoFundMe pages.