Leah Rogan: Tributes to Midlothian teenager who would ‘light up any room she walked into’

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Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a ‘one of a kind girl’ from Midlothian who ‘lived life to the fullest’ following her tragic death.

Leah Rogan, from Dalkeith, passed away on Saturday, April 30 after a long battle with cancer.

The teenager, who would have turned 18 at the end of this month, was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer called Ewing sarcoma.

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Leah, who attended Dalkeith High School and coached for the Under-10s team at Dalkeith Thistle Community Football Club, has been described as a girl that “would light up any room she walked into” and “put a smile on everyone’s face”.

Pictiured from left to right, Taylor, Leah, Gillian and Barry.Pictiured from left to right, Taylor, Leah, Gillian and Barry.
Pictiured from left to right, Taylor, Leah, Gillian and Barry.

She stayed at home with mum Gillian, dad Barry, brother Taylor and his girlfriend Hannah.

Leah was known for her outgoing personality and has been described as a popular figure in the local community.

Following her death, Hannah started a fundraising page for the family – and it has already raised £17,915 since being set up on Sunday.

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