A heartbroken family has paid tribute to a 'bright' and 'clever' Walsall bus driver who tragically died from cancer at just 29.

Isobel Galls devastated dad, Roger, has spoken of his pain after her death on New Years Eve (December 31) following a two-year battle with Mesothelioma.

He told Black Country Live that the keen violinist who was part of the Walsall Orchestra would be greatly missed by all that knew her.

The 56-year-old said: "She was bright, clever and she would always put others before herself. She would always worry about people, too.

"Isobel was a keen violinist, an artist and was well-known for her job. She will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her."

The 29-year-old who was from Brownhills also leaves behind an older brother, Richard, her sister, Rebekah, and her mum, Ianthe.

Tributes from across have flooded in following the tragic news of her death, which has been branded devastating.

One wrote: "Heart goes out to the family, friends and colleagues of the sad passing of Isobel Gall who was National Express West Midlands driver and an Enthusiast who passed away after a brave battle with cancer on New Year's Eve at the young age of 29.

"I think I can speak on behalf of fellow enthusiasts and bus and coach drivers from Ireland that our thoughts are prayers are with Isobel, her family, close friends and colleagues at this sad time.

"Rest in Peace Isobel. Go where the bus takes you in heaven above."

And another wrote: "Walsall bus driver Isobel Gall, who was well-liked and loved by those who knew and worked with her, lost her courageous battle with cancer on December 31, 2019. Our thoughts and condolences go out to Isobel's family and close friends at this difficult time."

Mr Gall said Isobel campaigned for awareness during her two-year battle and had taken part in events such as Race for Life in a bid to raise awareness of the disease.

National Express West Midlands has been contacted for comment.

In the UK about 2500 people a year are diagnosed with mesothelioma. It is also known as 'diffuse' or 'malignant' mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that affects the mesothelium. The mesothelium is a thin membrane that lines the inner surface of the chest wall or abdomen.

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The mesothelium also surrounds organs within these cavities, for example, the heart, lungs and intestines. It is far more common to have mesothelioma in the chest than in the abdomen. There is approximately one case of peritoneal mesothelioma to every 12 cases of pleural mesothelioma.

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