Tributes for the Sydney schoolboy killed in the Barcelona terrorist attack are pouring in from all over the world, with celebrities and global leaders offering condolences as the local community raises money for his family.
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Julian Cadman, the seven-year-old from Lalor Park in Sydney's west, was confirmed dead early on Monday morning.
In a statement, foreign minister Julie Bishop said the government was "deeply saddened" by his death.
"We remain in close contact with the family who has requested privacy at this difficult and harrowing time," she said.
Labor leader Bill Shorten said all Australians are grieving Julian's death in the attack, which was "every parent's worst nightmare".
"The sadness of Julian's death is matched only by the evil of those who took his life," Mr Shorten said, in a joint statement with Senator Penny Wong.
A crowdfunding page, the Julian and Jom Cadman fund, was set up on Monday by a friend of the family. It raised more than $26,000 in two hours for bills, "ongoing medical expenses" and the cost of a funeral.
Friends and strangers alike left messages of sympathy for the seven-year-old, his father Andrew, and his mother Jumarie (also known as Jom) who remains in hospital with serious injuries.
"Many people have been asking how they may support the family at this time," the donation page says. "We are asking for any contribution [from] those that may wish to help."
Blacktown mayor Stephen Bali said in a statement on Facebook that the terrorist attack had "directly touched Blacktown City", with Julian a student at St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School at Lalor Park.
"Julian, you were a much loved member of our local community whose life was tragically cut short, may you rest in peace."
British singer Geri Halliwell tweeted her condolences to Julian's family, saying her hearts and prayers went out to them.
My heart & prayers go out to the family of #JulianCadman .??? Geri Horner (@GeriHalliwell) August 20, 2017
Olympic athlete Tamsyn Lewis Manou also took to Twitter to express her sadness, saying Julian was a "poor young innocent boy".
So sad to wake up 2news of Julian Cadman passing away in Barcelona attacks. Poor young innocent boy. So much love to his family. #RIPJulian??? Tamsyn Lewis Manou (@tamsynlewis) August 20, 2017
A Facebook page in memory of the year 2 student has received hundreds of posts from people the world over, many decrying the senseless nature of his death.
St Bernadette's posted a statement about the loss of the young student, a dual Australian and British national who was in Barcelona with his mother to attend a family wedding.
"Today we received the very sad news that Julian Cadman, a Year 2 student here at St Bernadette's, lost his life in the attack in Barcelona last Thursday evening," the Facebook post read.
School families have been told of Julian's death and counselling will be offered to students and staff.
Statement on Barcelona attack. Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of victims https://t.co/NyzKUjmxiv??? Julie Bishop (@JulieBishopMP) August 20, 2017
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson tweeted: "I send my sincerest sympathies to the family of Julian Cadman and all those who loved him."
The tributes come as the Cadman family released a statement through the Australian government remembering Julian as a much loved family member.
"As he was enjoying the sights of Barcelona with his mother, Julian was sadly taken from us," the statement read.
"He was so energetic, funny and cheeky, always bringing a smile to our faces.
"We are so blessed to have had him in our lives and will remember his smiles and hold his memory dear to our hearts."