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Hillsborough campaigner dies

Hillsborough campaigner Anne Williams, whose 15-year-old son Kevin was killed in the 1989 disaster, has died after a battle with cancer.

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Liverpool mayor praises 'inspirational' Williams

In a powerful tribute, Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson described Anne Williams as an "amazing woman" and a "dedicated campaigner who continued fighting tirelessly for justice right up until the end."

It was a mark of her incredible strength that even in her last days she made sure she attended the Hillsborough memorial service at Anfield.

It was a real privilege for me to know such an inspirational person whose determination and conviction played a significant role in exposing the cover up over Hillsborough. “We can take heart from the fact that she lived to see the truth revealed.

– Joe Anderson, Mayor of Liverpool

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