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Family and friends have paid tribute to a 'real life angel' who died unexpectedly in her sleep at the age of just 17.
Billie-Jo Allen was a dedicated Newcastle United fan who would regularly attend matches at St James' Park.
The 'lovely and bubbly' teenager's mother, Joanne Allen, said: 'Her death was totally sudden and unexpected, it's absolutely devastating and our whole family and town can't believe it.'
The youngster's devastated family are now calling for a round of applause from fans at St James' Park during the 17th minute of Newcastle's match against Everton on February 8, to celebrate her life.
Newcastle United fan Billie-Jo Allen tragically died in her sleep aged just 17
The youngster, pictured here with her father John and mother Joanne, was described as a 'real life angel'
Ms Allen, who lives in Egremont in Cumbria with her family, added: 'She absolutely loved going to the games and was a true fan, so to have thousands of Geordie supporters applauding my little
