SEVEN-YEAR-OLD Michelle 'Attitude' Gellard who died in a swimming pool tragedy was a cheeky little madam who could make anyone laugh.

The comments were made by the parents of the little girl who died on June 14th at Blackwater Leisure Centre in Maldon, Essex while taking part in a judo competition.

Michelle had won a silver medal at the event which turned to tragedy as she was rescued from the pool. Despite the valiant efforts of St John's Ambulance staff, paramedics and doctors at Colchester General Hospital she was pronounced dead at 3pm on Saturday afternoon.