The daughter of tireless cancer drugs campaigner Clive Stone has paid an emotional tribute to her "selfless, caring and charming" dad.

Kate Wakefield, from Witney, thanked members of the public for the "lovely things" said about the 68-year-old after it was confirmed he died peacefully at his Eynsham home last Thursday.

He had battled 39 brain tumours in recent years, after first being diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2007.

Prime Minister and Witney MP David Cameron described the grandfather-of-two as "an inspiration", after Mr Stone's years of championing patients' rights and helping to set up the NHS Cancer Drugs Fund.

Speaking on behalf of her family yesterday, Mrs Wakefield, 36, said: "We have heard so many lovely things said about him over the last few days and he was every bit the generous, selfless, caring, charming, gentleman that people describe.

"But more than that, he was my dad. The man whose hugs mended my heart when it was broken and who made me the best Marmite on toast when I was ill.

"His illness held him back at times but his strength and determination to fight the disease allowed him to get to know two grandchildren who now know the depth of his love as I do.

"He will be greatly missed."

Details of Mr Stone's funeral are yet to be confirmed, his daughter added. He is survived by Mrs Wakefield and his son Andrew Stone, grandchildren Chloe and Sophie and his siblings Paul Wexham, Margaret Barnes and Beryl Andrews.

Mr Stone lost his 61-year-old wife, Jan, to breast cancer in 2011.

After news of his death spread, people paid tribute to the former campaigner and Oxford Mail columnist.

Chairwoman of Patient Voice Jackie Pearce-Gervis said: "He was a charming gentleman who was totally dedicated to helping cancer sufferers.

"It was a privilege to have known him."

Ali Stunt, founder and chief executive of Pancreatic Cancer Action, said: "Clive was not only an inspiration in the way he battled two types of cancer, but he was someone who showed the world that with passion and determination, an individual can make change.

"Without his work to bring about the Cancer Drugs Fund, tens of thousands of cancer patients in England, including some pancreatic cancer patients, would not have been able to access potentially life-saving drugs on the NHS.

"This will undoubtedly have saved lives. And, while we are very saddened to hear of Clive’s passing, we know his legacy will remain.

"We offer our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends."

Derek and Rosemary Foster, friends of Mr Stone who attended St Leonard's Church with him in Eynsham, added: "We were always deeply impressed by both his focus on his cancer campaigning as well as his deep concern for other people.

"His resilience and drive was sustained by his deep-rooted faith in Jesus about whom he was always ready to speak."

Commenting on the Oxford Mail's website, one person wrote: "Thank you Clive for all your hard, tireless work for the cancer patients of Oxfordshire."

Another added: "Clive... you were an amazing individual who helped so many."