Leonora was an immensely talented choreographer and dancer, who had been part of the original cast of Broadway's "The Lion King" and "Tarzan".

After beating cancer the first time around in 2017, she devoted herself to projects designed to help others benefit from her experience, as well as various charity organizations in Leeds. The cancer came back in 2020, and despite being more and more aware that she wouldn't win a second time, she still kept smiling and remained positive until the very end, and wouldn't let anyone worry about her.

She was a sister, an auntie, a teacher, a mentor, a volunteer, and a friend to many around the world. She was a truly beautiful soul. She was the best of us.

Leonora, we'll miss you. May you live forever as a never-ending source of inspiration, to all of us.