Hayley Butler, 40, is believed to have suffered from complications following gastric sleeve surgery after returning to the UK.

Miss Butler was the owner of Diva Dogs, a successful dog grooming salon in the Shipfield area of Norwich.

Hayley Butler celebrating her 40th birthday (Image: Jessica Carter) Established in 2017, the salon was named after her beloved Chihuahua, Diva, and the talented groomer specialised in creative and Asian Fusion styling. 

Flowers and cards have been left outside the business following her death last Thursday.

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Miss Butler's mother, Gillian Moore, said: "Hayley was the most happy-go-lucky, caring person - she was always worrying about other people. 

"I am heartbroken. She was my soul mate, my friend and my rock.

Tributes to Hayley Butler outside Diva Dogs (Image: Newsquest) "My life will never be the same without her."

Describing her friend and colleague, Jessica Carter said: "There’s so much to say about Hayley it’s impossible to fit it all into words. 

"She was just unapologetically Hayley. 

"She was amazing at her job and so knowledgeable. I’ve been a groomer for 10 years and I learnt so much from her. 

Dozens of people who visited Diva Dogs have paid tribute to Hayley Butler (Image: Newsquest) "But she wasn’t just a dog groomer, she was really funny, she was bright, she was bubbly, she had this contagious laugh and could make anyone laugh. 

"It’s a shock to everyone - she was so young and it just feels so cruel."

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Swathes of Miss Butler's customers took to social media to share their condolences and express their devastation at the tragedy. 

Justine Taylor, a customer of Diva Dogs, said: "There are some people in this world that make everything seem better, Hayley was one of them.

Flowers and cards have been left outside Diva Dogs in NR3 (Image: Newsquest) "She always smiled and we would usually have a giggle about something or other.

"She was lovely to our furry girls and us.

"I feel lucky that I met Hayley, it’s a privilege to have known such a lovely person."