A BROTHER has paid tribute to his “princess” little sister who was found dead in her bed.

Peacehaven Community School pupil Georgia Newnham, who was also known as Georgia Lewendon and Georgia Copping, was found on Monday morning.

Her brother Bradlee Lewendon, 18, told The Argus he would always remember her beautiful blue eyes, adding that she was always smiling and laughing.

Talking about the “worst day of his life” he said: “I don’t know how or what to feel at the moment... in true disbelief and shock. I really don’t wish this on anyone, knowing I’ll never be able to hug my princess ever again.

“Thursday was the last time I said goodbye to her as she set back off home and as she was leaving she was getting embarrassed because her big brother was giving her hugs and kisses. That will forever be my last memory of her and it summed our relationship up to a T.

“I know she will be looking over me.”

Bradlee posted a message on Facebook saying: “I will never forget you Georgia, I can’t wait to see your cute baby blue eyes once again. Lots of love, your big brother xxxxx.”

Georgia, who lived in Peacehaven, is believed to have been adopted.

Parents and students at Peacehaven Community School were told of the tragedy on Monday and pupils have been offered counselling.

Georgia’s biological mother Jo also took to Facebook to pay tribute. Alongside a photograph, she posted: “To my darling daughter this was our last photo. Yesterday when I got home is one blur.

“But all I know is I came home to a police officer telling me you had passed away.”

She added that the youngster had been taken to hospital, adding “all I can think about is you being there by yourself.

“I still keep thinking it isn’t real... I am so heartbroken.”

Peacehaven Community School headteacher Austen Hindman informed parents of the tragedy via email on Monday morning.

Speaking about the Year 7 pupil, he said: “We were devastated to hear of the death of a much-loved member of our school community.

“Georgia had only been a pupil at the school since September 2016 but had already proved popular, well-known for her willingness to help others.

“She was a bubbly girl with a love for art and technology and a keenness to learn.

“Her excellent effort in lessons had earned her one of the highest totals of achievement points in her year group.

“Our thoughts are with Georgia’s family and friends at this extremely sad time.

“We are doing everything we can to support the children, staff and the wider school community and would ask that the privacy of Georgia’s family and friends be respected.”