“I remember the day she was born": Lilie James' grandma speaks out
Lilie James' grandmother has spoken out for the first time since her granddaughter's tragic death.
The 21-year-old water polo coach was found dead with severe head wounds in the gym bathroom of St Andrew’s Cathedral School on the 25th of October.
On Monday, her grieving grandmother Barbara spoke with 2GB radio host Ben Fordham to share an emotional tribute.
“I remember the day she was born, bright as a button coming out and never stopped since then,” she told Fordham.
“Just kept learning and having fun. She had a lot of fun, Lilie, and she was so kind.
“Some people come into this world – I think they are so special, and they don’t stay long, and I think that was my granddaughter.”
St Andrew’s Cathedral School will hold a special assembly in honour of James on Monday, with students expected to return to the school for the first time since her passing.
Barbara's statement comes just days after James' family issued a statement thanking the community for their support during these tough times.
“We are devastated and heartbroken by the loss of our beautiful Lilie James,” they said in the official statement released at the time.
“She was vibrant, outgoing, and very much loved by her family and friends.
"We are tremendously grateful for the support of our community at this difficult time."
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