Golf prodigy Elexis Brown dies in sleep aged 13 hours after being found sleepwalking
Elexis Brown, a golf prodigy from Lincolnshire, died on Friday just hours after her parents had found her sleepwalking in the night.
Brown's father Ben Peter described her as a "beautiful person", while her former coaches eulogised about her work ethic and kind nature.
Ben and Elexis' mum Hayley had found the 13-year-old sleepwalking in the night and feeling sick, and they put her back to bed thinking little of it.
On Friday morning however Elexis was unresponsive, and despite the hard work of emergency services after the family called 999, she passed away after being taken to the local hospital.
Speaking to Lincolnshire Live, Peter said of the incident: "She went to bed as usual on Saturday night.
"She woke up sleepwalking and unfortunately had been a little bit sick.
"We put her back to bed to make sure she's okay, as you would do as a parent. A few hours later we found her and she was gone."
Elexis was one of the most talented junior golfers in the area having reached a handicap of 8.5 at Woodhall Spa Golf Centre.
© Linconlshire Live/MEN Media Elexis Brown was renowned as a golfing prodigy in Lincolnshire
Peter added that he had been touched by the plentiful messages of support that the family had received via social media about Elexis.
He said: "I'd not realised how popular she was until I saw all the tributes on her Instagram.
"She never knew herself how popular she was because was a very modest person.
"If she could see what people are saying about her and her achievements, I think she'd be shocked."
Peter was not alone in paying tribute. Her golf coach Anders Mankert responded to the news on Twitter, posting: "I'm devastated to hear that golf has lost one of its brightest stars.
"I had the privilege of coaching her and witnessing first-hand her extraordinary rise in the game. A genuine star."
His sentiments about Elexis were echoed by another coach of the youngster, Alison John. John spoke of how unselfish she was around the golf club and beyond. She said: "She was a talented golfer, whose work ethic showed her passion for the game.
"As her short game coach, I saw how she helped others. She was approachable and yet modest.
"She is much missed and will not be forgotten."
Elexis parents are keen to share the story of their daughter's remarkable talent.
Peter said: "The coaches always said she was talented, had a fantastic swing and was far too good for her age already.
"She worked so hard to get where she was. Her dream was to play in America and play for England Golf Girls.
"She was about to go to Ireland to play World Amateur Championship on the Sunday that she died. She was so looking forward to it.
"She loved being in Lincolnshire. She loved playing golf there and she loved the people. She was there at least three times a week working on her golf.
"She's done so well. We are all so proud of her. Everyone's just in a state of shock at the moment."
Peter also reiterated his desire that everyone keep Elexis in their thoughts.
He added: "We want to talk about her and remember her.
"People who I hadn't even spoken to before were sending messages saying their kids looked at Elexis and said they wanted to be as good as her.
"I didn't realise how much of an inspiration she was. We miss her so much."
Reference: The Mirror: Matt Foster
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