A Kenilworth campaigner who battled to have the laws changed on medical cannabis has died.

Hannah Deacon, 45, had fought for years to have her son Alfie's epilepsy treated with cannabis.

A statement on her website this week said: "We are heartbroken to share that Hannah Deacon died on Tuesday 6 May, surrounded by those who loved her, after a short and brutal illness. She was just 45. 

"This devastating loss to Hannah's beloved partner Drew, and children Alfie and Annie, is impossible to put into words.

"Hannah was remarkable: determined, tenacious, and fiercely compassionate. Her fight to find treatment for her son Alfie's rare and severe epilepsy led to a breakthrough that changed his life and ultimately changed the law.

"She went on to transform the lives of thousands of patients and families, never stopping in her work to push for better access, better care, and a better understanding of medical cannabis.

"More than anything, Hannah's most proud and important role was being a mum.

"Alfie and Annie were her world. She adored them. Everything she fought for came from her enduring love for them and wish to make the world kinder and fairer."

Ms Deacon said in March she was stepping back from her role as chair and trustee of Medcan Family Foundation to focus on her health.

In March 2018 she successfully petitioned the government to allow Alfie to be treated with cannabis oil, reducing the impact of his condition.

In 2022 she said he had been free of seizures for two years thanks to the medication.

The statement continued: "Hannah was our brave, beautiful partner, daughter, sister, and friend. She made us laugh, made us think, and made us feel stronger just by being there. All of us are better for knowing her.

"We only wish we could have had more time.

"We will share more in the days ahead to honour Hannah's life, her work, and the legacy she leaves behind."