Earlier, Jamie's parents paid tribute to their son describing him as a "happy, loving little boy".

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Patient L's wife said in a written statement they were "a very close family", describing her husband of 40 years as a "happy, loving person and a loving and caring father".

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They specifically challenged the defence's contention that Pettway had provided a "stable, loving and happy home", for Ms White for 23 years.

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"He's the most uniquely giving, loving, happy man, " Patane said.

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The family of a motorcyclist killed in a crash on Spring Bank Holiday Monday have paid tribute to a "happy person who was fun loving and full of life".

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"While we have enjoyed seven very loving, loyal and happy years of marriage, after much soul-searching we have decided to separate, " they said in a joint statement at the time.

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"We're in a loving, committed, happy relationship, " she said.

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His eldest brother, Joseph Martin, described him as a happy, popular and "fun-loving" child.

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Interestingly, the story is based on an actual occurrence and has a happy ending with the formation of a loving family.

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"In particular what we achieved in changing attitudes to transgender, and in portraying possibly the most loving, faithful and steadfast couple in soap history, " she added, referring to Hayley's happy marriage to cafe owner Roy.

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