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MSU basketball player Adreian Payne leaves a message for Lacey Holsworth on Wednesday night, April 9, 2014, in East Lansing, Mich., where he and other people gathered along the banks of the Red Cedar River on the campus of Michigan State University. The little girl affectionately known as "Princess Lacey" finally succumbed to the cancer that she battled since 2011. Her father, Matt Holsworth, said Lacey died at their home late Tuesday "with her mommy and daddy holding her in their arms." Lacey met Payne during one of her hospital stays, and their friendship quickly blossomed. The little girl became known to legions of basketball fans, cheering on Payne and the Spartans on Twitter as they became a popular pick to win it all this season. (AP Photo/Lansing State Journal, Matthew Dae Smith) NO SALES ( Obit Lacey )

Michigan State men's basketball coach Tom Izzo, second from left; his son Steven, middle front; his wife, Lupe, behind Steven; MSU basketball player Adreian Payne, behind Lupe Izzo; and others attend a candelight vigil along the banks of the Red Cedar River on the MSU campus Wednesday, April 9, 2014, in East Lansing, Mich., in memory of Lacey Holsworth, of St. Johns, Mich. Eight-year-old Lacey died Tuesday night of cancer. (AP Photo/Lansina State Journal, Matthew Dae Smith) NO SALES ( Obit Lacey )

FILE - In this March 6, 2014 file photo, Michigan State senior Adreian Payne addresses the crowd during a senior day ceremony as he stands with his guest, Lacey Holsworth, who is battling cancer, following an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, in East Lansing, Mich. The father of 8-year-old Lacey Holsworth, who befriended Michigan State basketball star Adreian Payne says his daughter has died. Matt Holsworth says Lacey Holsworth died at their St. Johns, Mich., home late Tuesday, April 8, 2014 "with her mommy and daddy holding her in their arms.". (AP Photo/Al Goldis) ( Obit Lacey )

Michigan State basketball player Adreian Payne leaves a message for Lacey Holsworth on Wednesday night, April 9, 2014, in East Lansing, Mich., where he and other people gathered along the banks of the Red Cedar River on MSU campus. The little girl affectionately known as "Princess Lacey" finally succumbed to the cancer that she battled since 2011. Her father, Matt Holsworth, said Lacey died at their home late Tuesday "with her mommy and daddy holding her in their arms." Lacey met Payne during one of her hospital stays, and their friendship quickly blossomed. The little girl became known to legions of basketball fans, cheering on Payne and the Spartans on Twitter as they became a popular pick to win it all this season. (AP Photo/Lansing State Journal, Matthew Dae Smith) NO SALES ( Obit Lacey )

People gather, including MSU sophomore Maggie Stewart, at "the Rock" along the banks of the Red Cedar river on the campus of Michigan State University, Wednesday, April 9, 2014, to honor the legacy of "Princess Lacey" Holsworth, of St. Johns. The 8-year-old lost her battle with cancer Tuesday evening, April 8,, 2014. Holsworth's battle has been nationally publicized due to her close relationship with her "adopted big brother," MSU senior center Adreian Payne, the MSU men's basketball team, and the Spartan community. (AP Photo/Lansing State Journal, Matthew Dae Smith) ( Obit-Lacey )

FILE - In this March 16, 2014 file photo, Michigan State forward Adreian Payne, right, hoists the net with Lacey Holsworth, who is battling cancer, after Michigan State defeated Michigan 69-55 in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis. The father of 8-year-old Lacey Holsworth, who befriended Michigan State basketball star Adreian Payne says his daughter has died. Matt Holsworth says Lacey Holsworth died at their St. Johns, Mich., home late Tuesday, April 8, 2014 "with her mommy and daddy holding her in their arms." (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File) ( Obit Lacey )

MSU kinesiology junior Danielle Bott paints on "the Rock" where over 100 gathered along the banks of the Red Cedar river on the campus of Michigan State University, Wednesday, April 9, 2014, to honor the legacy of "Princess Lacey" Holsworth, of St. Johns. The 8-year-old lost her battle with cancer Tuesday evening, April 8, 2014. Holsworth's battle has been nationally publicized due to her close relationship with her "adopted big brother," MSU senior center Adreian Payne, the MSU men's basketball team, and the Spartan community. (AP Photo/Lansing State Journal, Matthew Dae Smith) ( Obit-Lacey )

FILE - In this March 16, 2014 file photo, Michigan State's Gary Harris, left, poses with the championship trophy as Adreian Payne kisses it after they defeated Michigan 69-55 in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis. Lacey Holsworth, who is battling cancer, smiles at right foreground. The father of 8-year-old Lacey Holsworth, who befriended Michigan State basketball star Adreian Payne says his daughter has died. Matt Holsworth says Lacey Holsworth died at their St. Johns, Mich., home late Tuesday, April 8, 2014, "with her mommy and daddy holding her in their arms."(AP Photo/Michael Conroy) ( B10 Michigan St Michigan Basketball )

People, including MSU Head Basketball coach Tom Izzo, second from left, his son Steven, next to Izzo, his wife Lupe, middle, and MSU senior center Adreian Payne, behind Lupe, attend a candelight vigil in front of "the Rock" along the banks of the Red Cedar river on the campus of Michigan State University, Wednesday evening, March 9, 2014, in Lansing, Mich., to honor the legacy of "Princess Lacey" Holsworth. The 8-year-old Hosworth lost her battle with cancer Tuesday evening which has been nationally publicized due to her close relationship with her "adopted big brother," MSU senior center Adreian Payne, the MSU men's basketball team, and the Spartan community. (AP Photo/The State Journal, Matthew Dae Smith) NO SALES ( Lacey Holsworth Memeorial )