The model Katy French has died in hospital, four days after collapsing at a house in Co Meath. She was 24.
A statement issued by the HSE on behalf of the family said she had passed away peacefully in the arms of her sister and alongside her parents.
Her family thanked everyone for their prayers and support and in particular paid tribute to the staff of Our Lady's Hospital Navan for their special care and attention.
The family's statement said: "We have been overwhelmed by the letters, blessings, gifts and prayers from people all over the country. It gave us strength and helped Katy so much. Although we did not get our yearned for miracle, all the expressions of love you sent her were powerfully healing in different ways."
It concluded: "And we hope that you can continue to send your love to her as she journeys on."
Paying tribute to Ms French, a statement from the Irish charity GOAL said: "Katy French visited Calcutta at the request of GOAL some months ago and left an indelible impression."
The statement continued: "She showed herself to be a caring, warm, and deeply emotional person during her time with street children, child prostitutes, slum and city dwellers. Those whom she touched with her kindness and concern loved her."
It concluded: "All of us in GOAL are deeply shocked at her untimely death and our thoughts and prayers are with Katy's family and relations."
