A young man who refused to let his disabilities rule his life has died at the age of 25.

Jordan Mossom, from Maryport, who had Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, died suddenly in the early hours of Saturday morning. Despite his disabilities, Jordan gained a degree in Photography from the University of Cumbria at the age of 22.

For his final major project, titled 'Daytime Disability', Jordan took a biographical look at his day-to-day life with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

As Jordan said: “The title 'Daytime Disability' makes it sound like I am not disabled at night. In a strange way, it's a bit like those funny once upon a time Little Britain sketches where the character Andy would leap out of the wheelchair when his carer Lou was busy doing something for him."

Never one to sit back, Jordan worked extremely hard to raise awareness of his condition, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

He took part in the GoBright Month, wearing bright colours everyday throughout February. In tributes from his family, they say: “Jordan was always a positive character and wanted to reassure people with the same condition that life isn't scary.”

Times and Star: JIGSAW: Jordan Mossom fund collecting donations for Jigsaw Hospice. JIGSAW: Jordan Mossom fund collecting donations for Jigsaw Hospice. In his own words he explained: “Whilst I want to give people an insight into some of the things they may take for granted, I also want to give those who are diagnosed with the condition reassurance that life isn’t scary, to show what happens and what can be achieved.”

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In recognition of his attitude, the family have decided to raise money for Jigsaw, Cumbria's Children's Hospice. Jordan has attended the hospice for over 12 years and his family said they were “incredibly grateful for their amazing work and all of the happy memories Jordan made there.”

The family also paid tribute to Jordan’s carers. Sister Hannah said: “He used to enjoy days out with the carers – always with a camera around his neck. “These support carers from Keyfort, weren’t just his carers they were his best friends.

“We are so thankful for them. They made him smile every day.”

Jordan leaves his parents Clare O’Brien and Stuart Mossom, grandad Ronald O’Brien and siblings Olivia, Kieran and Hannah. The family has set up a go funding page to raise money for Jigsaw.

To donate visit the Jordan Mossoms Go Fund Me page here.