FRIENDS and family have paid heartfelt tributes to a teenager after her sudden death aged 17.
Maddy Campbell’s family have been left heartbroken after the teenager’s sudden death when she did not wake up on the morning of September 14.
A postmortem examination came back as inconclusive and more tests will be carried out.
Maddy was born and raised in Colchester and went to primary school in Copford.
She then attended Honywood School in Coggeshall where she was well-liked.
While still at school Maddy worked on Saturdays at Cutters in Halstead where her talent was recognised by owner Abi Cutter.
The Gazette opened an online book of condolence for Maddy with dozens of people leaving tributes to her.
Read more >> Book of condolence: Your tributes to Maddy after sudden death aged 17
Heidi Campbell said: “Beautiful Maddy. They say there is a reason, they say that time will heal, but neither time or reason will change the way we feel.
“No-one knows the heartache that lies behind our smiles, no-one knows how many times we have broken down and cried, we want to tell you something so there won’t be any doubt, you’re so wonderful to think of but so hard to be without.
“We cannot bring the old days back when we were all together, the family chain has broken now but our memories will live forever. Will love and miss you forever Maddy.”
Lily Burns said: “Maddy was the kindest human I knew, she walked into a room and it lit up, I loved her with all my heart and she will never be forgotten.
“She didn’t realise how beautiful and loved she was and I know she’s looking down on everyone who loved her.”
Lara English said: “Mads, you are my love, my whole heart and just my beautiful beautiful best friend.
“We have been best friends for five years and they have been the best years of my life.
“You leaving has left a big and shattering hole in my heart but I know your looking down at me and probably taking the mick out of me. I love you endlessly and forever my Mads.”
Summer Vaughan added: “Maddy, you was such a beautiful person inside and out, you could light up a room with your smile and laugh.
“You will always be remembered by everyone, our memories will always be in my heart and I will never forgot you.
“Thank you for always being a good friend to me in school and outside of school, love you always, Maddy, you are the brightest star in the sky, sleep tight my angel.”
Ben Peacock said: “Maddy and I where in the same year at school, although we weren’t close, I always looked up to her. You’ll always be in our hearts, Maddy.”
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Book of condolence for Maddy Campbell
"We have opened an online book of condolence for Maddy Campbell who passed away suddenly aged 17. Maddy's family have been left heartbroken after the teenager’s sudden death when she did not wake up on the morning of September 14."
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Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereI will always cherish those Christmas party’s running around with you and summer and the twins and how we’d play in the gym or go hide around in all the different rooms , I will always admire your passion for hairdressing and the talent you have ❤️ You are loved by everyone in the family and your loss has left such a gapping hole in our hearts ❤️You are loved by everyone and we will miss you dearly beautiful ❤️
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell heremy beautiful mads. the world doesn’t feel the same without you. your smile was always the cheesiest and the things i would do to head your crazy laugh again. my life will never ever be the same. i’ve not only lost my bestest friend but also the one person who knew everything about me. thankyou for the amazing memories mads, i cannot put into words how much i miss you. i speak to you every day and i know you can hear me. not a day goes by when i don’t think of you and that will never change. i love you with all my heart baby. can’t wait to see that pretty face again. rest in paradise. love you forever, your ‘ibi’
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereMaddy I can’t believe your not here anymore beautiful angel you were to good for this cruel world your the purest soul and heaven has gained a gorgeous girl taken from us way to young keep shining up there and open the bubbles and have one for me, until we meet again ♥️
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereRIP Maddy❤️ Rest easy❤️🕊Sending love to all of the Campbells xx
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereMaddy, you were such a beautiful, talented young girl. You will forever be missed. Forever in our hearts❤️
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereI was never close to maddy at school, but she was taken far too soon! May you rest in perfect peace 🤍
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereOur beautiful angel , taken far too soon , we will forever miss you , you were so lovely kind and thoughtful we are proud you were our granddaughter xxx
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereThe most beautiful girl on the block! Taken way too soon, so hard to believe it. Rest in peace your beautiful girl, lots of love 💗
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereRest easy beautiful, gone but never forgotten 🕊💔
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereDearest Maddy, you were taken way too soon and are missed by so many people in this world. You were an amazing girl with so much potential. I’ll never forget you and love you always. Rest in peace xxxxx
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereBeautiful looking girl what a waste love to her family heart goes Out to them all
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereKelly, I learned of your tragic & devastating loss today. Just had to send my heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereRIP Maddy Campbell my thoughts are with her family and friends that know Maddy
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereRest easy beautiful ❤️
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereMads our beautiful angel. You were such an incredible human being, you never failed to make me or anyone laugh until it hurt. You were the kindest, funniest girl ever. I miss you every single day. I will never forget you, ever. I love you always, Tay ❤️
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hererest easy beautiful x
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereSuch a beautiful girl! what a great loss to this world. Thinking of you all Campbell family ❤️. Gavin, Vicky, Sophie & Erin Wheeler
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereMaddy, heaven has gained the most glamorous angel , such a beautiful girl inside and out. You will be truly missed by everyone but the amazing memories you have given everyone will last forever , sleep well angel xxx
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereDear Maddy I am sorry hear about your passing aged 17. I’m so sorry for your families loss too ❤️💔
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereChris and Kelly, we’re so sad for your loss. Whilst we never met Maddy, Chris always took great pride in telling us about her growing up and becoming a lovely young lady. We hope those memories and the love of family and friends surrounding you give you strength in the days ahead. Love Jiger and Reena
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereRIP beautiful Girl. Taken too soon xx
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereThe most beautiful angel heave will ever gain ♥️ too perfect for this world, will forever be in all our thoughts x
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereBeautiful Maddy They say there is a reason, They say that time will heal,but neither time or reason will change the way we feel, for no one knows the heartache that lies behind our smiles ,no one knows how many times we have broken down and cried, we want to tell you something so there won't be any doubt, your so wonderful to think of but so hard to be without. We can not bring the old days back when we were all together, the family chain has broken now but our memories will live forever. Will love and miss you forever Maddy ❤
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereRest easy Maddy💕🕊
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereMaddy was the kindest human i knew, she walked into a room and it lit up, i loved her with all my heart and she will never be forgotten. she didn’t realise how beautiful and loved she was and i know she’s looking down on everyone who loved her❤️
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereSo sad one so young and beautiful lost so soon. Heartfelt condolences to family and friends
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereMaddy and I where in the same year at school, although we weren’t very close, I always looked up to her. You’ll always be in our hearts maddy
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereMads you are my love, my whole heart and just my beautiful beautiful bestfriend. We have been bestfriends for 5 years- and they have been the best years of my life. You leaving has left a big and shattering whole in my heart but I know your looking down at me and probably taking the mic out of me. I love you endlessly and forever my mads
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereMaddy was the most beautiful girl inside and out. She brightened up the room where ever she went. She will be truly missed by all who loved her. Fly high beautiful girl.
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereMaddy, you was such a beautiful person inside and out, u could light up a room with your smile and laugh, everyday u are missed by everyone and we will never forgot u, you will always be remembered by everyone, our memories will always be in my heart and i will never forgot u, thank u for always being a good friend to me in school and out side of school, love u always maddy, you are the Brightest star in the sky, sleep tight my angel 👼❤️
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereI am just so sad to hear of gorgeous Maddie’s sudden passing. My prayers are with family and friends at this heartbreaking time 💔💔x
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereWords can’t describe the pain we feel without you here mads I miss you like crazy. You have no idea how beautiful and loved you truly was. I love you forever mads until we meet again. love always from your Kate x
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereI thoroughly enjoyed my years at Starz Performing Arts Academy performing alongside you, especially Peter Pan where we began to grow close. I was incredibly shocked to hear the news as it emerged, and I still am. Rest in peace Maddy
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereFly high beautiful girl , sleep tight ❤️
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereMaddy was such a part of our lives as our families are so close. We miss her dearly and all our thoughts and prays are with the beautiful Campbell family x Love Jay, Bex, Annabel, Francesca and Charlotte xx
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereSorry this had to happen to you.Too young and gone too soon life is cruel. Rest easy young lady.
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereMaddy was always a beautiful soul inside and out and I grew up alongside maddy at copforf primary. She always had a smile on her face and always brightened up a room when she went in. She’s a true diamond and beautiful soul. I will forever miss Mads x
Leave your tributes to Maddy Campbell hereDear beautiful girl our granddaughter knew her spoke so heartly about her very kind help any one out thiufhts are with all family friends ❤xx
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