Seema Jaya Sharma's last message, "Peace out people!"

 The 37-year-old mother-of-two, Seema Jaya Sharma, who became the face of a Cancer Research campaign in 2013, passed away on Friday 21^st August 2015, after battling cancer for six years. She was an inspirational and vivacious singer and model.

Sharma, from Ilford, was diagnosed with cancer in 2009, and received the all-clear three times.

Her 17-year-old son, Kalvin, posted her last message on Facebook. The post was introduced by her 8-year-old daughter, Shanti, and received 7,600 likes.

The post read, “My mum passed away today at 14:10 and she wrote this as her final status…she wanted her last words to be 'I got 21seconds to go!!! Hehe :P) This is me.. SEEMA Jaya Sharma. My son will keep you updated of when the funeral is etc and please come in bright colours coz you're not coming to mourn my death but to celebrate my life!! Please keep me alive through you good times and every time you laugh or smile and have fun, i'm right there having fun with u!!! YAY!!! Don't cry for me argentina….the truth is that i didn't even know where u are on the map!! Geography was never my strong point!! :S. Anyway this is me saying 'peace out people' if a bird poos on ur head, that's just me saying 'yo man' and if i really like u then i might just come haunt you to create ur own kinda bird poo innit!!! hehe!! LOVE YOU!!! MWAH :) xxx Oh theres gonna be a wake after too (location will be confirmed) and I would prefer it if nobody goes to my house between now and the funeral. TANKOOOOOOOO :) xxx colourful clothes please!!! We're celebrating!!! WOOOHOOOO :) xxx”.

Asian Voice had interviewed her last year and her optimism and vibrant spirit resonated through her words. Her buoyant, confident nature and will-power has inspired many people who are battling cancer, as well as motivated people to always strive in life, regardless of whatever the circumstances may be.