CRYSTAL PALACE are mourning the loss of cheerleader Charlotte Duffy, who died at the age of 37 following a brave battle with cancer.
Duffy was one of the original Crystals who also made a name for herself as a model.
Crystal Palace cheerleader Charlotte Duffy died at the age of 37TWITTER – Crystals_CPFC
The Crystal Girls confirmed the sad news on social media where they also issued a picture of her in full uniform at Selhurst Park.
The Crystals stated she was “beautiful inside and out” and will be missed by the entire Palace family.
The Crystal Girls tweeted: “RIP Charlotte Duffy, one of the original Crystals who sadly lost her battle with cancer.
“She was beautiful inside and out and will be missed by us all! Sending our love to her family.”
The club followed it up with a tweet of their own sending condolences to Duffy’s loved ones.
Crystal Palace tweeted: “Everyone at the club sends their deepest condolences to Charlotte’s friends, family and loved ones.”
All sorts of football fans then flooded social media paying tribute to Duffy and reaching out to her family as well as friends.
One fan posted: “This is so sad my heart and soul go out to Charlotte and her friends and family. Big part of Palace family, far too young RIP Charlotte.”
Another commented: “Absolutely heartbreaking and my thoughts are with her family and friends.”
A third tweeted: “We are so sorry to hear this awful news. Forever part of the #PalaceFamily.”
This fan wrote: “How very sad, far too young and so difficult for her family and friends. RIP Charlotte.”
And that one said: “Very sad to read. Met all the Crystals at a charity do years and years ago. Thoughts with friends and family.”