Noah Wilson dies aged 7 despite being deemed 'cancer free'
A seven-year-old Kansas boy whose fight against cancer and love of the Kansas City Royals drew national attention has died.
The family of Noah Wilson of Olathe announced he died on Tuesday night.
He suffered from Ewing's sarcoma, a bone cancer.
KMBC-TV reported that Noah had his final radiation treatment in mid-June and was considered cancer-free.
Tragic: Noah Wilson, who became known for his love and support for the Kansas City Royals - especially during the team’s run to the World Series last year - died on Tuesday night after a year-long cancer battle
Noah Wilson's father Scott (pictured) shared the news with members of the Team Noah Facebook page, writing: 'Noah went to be with the Lord tonight at 7:15. He is forever wrapped in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. No more pain. No more cancer. Just peace.'
Condolences: Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer posted this message about Noah's death on Tuesday night
However his family learned in recent days that he had leukemia and he began more chemotherapy Monday.
During the Royals' run to the World Series last year, a family friend started an online movement to get Noah to a World Series game.
Former New York Yankees manager Joe Torre offered the family tickets and prime seats to a game.
They were treated to a special day, meeting several players and walking on the field.
Noah became close with Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer during the outing.
Hosmer tweeted a message late Tuesday after learning the news.
'Wow. It absolutely kills me to say this, but RIP to my hero, Noah Wilson,' he said.
Noah Wilson was diagnosed with cancer in April 2014 after complaining of some back pain
Brave: Despite battling Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare bone cancer, he helped cheer on his Kansas City Royals
The family posted on Facebook Tuesday: 'Noah went to be with the Lord tonight at 7:15.'
'He is forever wrapped in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
'No more pain. No more cancer. Just peace.'
The little boy was diagnosed in April 2014 after complaining of back pain.
In December, doctors said he was in remission after months of intensive treatment.
However his chemotherapy treatments were scheduled to continue.
The family of Noah Wilson of Olathe announced he died Tuesday night. He was seven-years-old
After the outpouring of support that surrounded Noah's appearance at the World Series - which garnered national attention - his mother, Deb Wilson, said the family was overwhelmed.
'The community that we've been a part of is way larger than we ever thought of,' Mrs Wilson told Fox 4 last year.
'We've had ups and downs. As a family, we've been through so much.'
A new Go Fund Me site has been set up to accept donations following Noah's death.
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