An ‘inspirational’ baby born with cancer and battled numerous infections has died, three days after her first birthday.

Last night the heartbroken parents of Olivia Stanca confirmed their daughter had ‘become an angel’ on social media.

Hundreds of condolence posts flooded in from friends, family and strangers who have been touched by Olivia’s story.

Yesterday, Maria Stanca and husband Gheorge from Walthamstow agreed to withdraw her life support in the High Court after they fought for months for her to have a ‘fair chance at life’.

The couple had previously pleaded with medical professionals for other options and second opinions.

Hours after they agreed, last night, they posted on the Olivia Stanca’s Voice page on Facebook: “With the greatest sadness and broken hearts we have to tell you that our baby girl Olivia became an angel this evening. Thank you so much for your support. Lots of love from Olivia and us.”

One-year-old Olivia was born at Whipps Cross Hospital with Neuroblastoma, a rare form of cancer affecting the nervous system.

She was transferred to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), where she beat the cancer after two rounds of chemotherapy but has suffered several blood infections and recurrent episodes of severe multiple organ failure.

Mr and Mrs Stanca had raised over £52,000 towards the necessary £550,000 for three months of intensive treatment at another hospital.

Condolence posts have been flooding to the Facebook from all over the world, including the Stanca family’s native Romania.

Eldon J Brown wrote: “My deepest sympathy to you and your family in this moment of grief. Olivia seemed like such a bright child and so full of life, I am deeply saddened by her departure.

“She is with Jesus in total peace and joy now, awaiting to be reunited with you and those who love her. All little ones go to Heaven and you'll see her again, you will.”

Jade Chelsea posted: “Fly high beautiful princess, wrap your wings around your mummy and daddy and let them know you will be with them always.”

Speaking to the Guardian in December, Mrs Stanca said they were "heartbroken and desperate for her to have a fair chance".