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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
‘Beautiful & kind' Tipperary woman, 25, dies in Tenerife weeks after receiving cancer diagnosis as family issue plea
THE heartbroken family of a 25-year-old Irish woman who died suddenly abroad after a cancer diagnosis have made a heartbreaking plea. Samantha Kimene passed away in Tenerife last weekend, just a couple of weeks after being diagnosed with 2 The heartbroken family has launched a GoFundMe plea Credit: Paddy O'Kellys/Facebook 2 Samantha tragically passed away after being diagnosed with Leukaemia and COVID-19 Credit: GoFundme The Thurles woman moved to Confirming the heartbreaking news, her uncle Arturs Kimene said that niece Samantha was admitted to the hospital with cancer and He stated that the treatments for her conditions "didn't work" due to getting her diagnosis "too late". Talking to the READ MORE ON NEWS "So she got the diagnosis too late. What happened was, they were just trying to do the treatment for her, and it was unsuccessful because her body couldn't take it. "She had Covid as well and the virus, or whatever it was, spread through her organs and passed away, unfortunately." Arturs confirmed that the heartbroken mother, Inese Kimene, and he are currently in Tenerife making arrangements to repatriate her to Ireland. Launching the GoFundMe campaign, he has asked people to "help raise the funds" to bring her body back to Ireland and back home for the funeral. Most read in Irish News Assisting with the fundraiser, Samantha's friend said: "My friend Samantha moved to Tenerife, "Unfortunately, today she has passed away as it was too late to cure the cancer this was very sudden and unexpected." 'LOVED BY MANY' The friend added: "Her body is still in Spain and her family are trying to get her back home to Ireland." "Samantha was a lovely, caring woman. She would light up any room she entered and was loved by many. "Any donations would be greatly appreciated. Please help get Samantha get home to her family and friends." The campaign was launched five days ago with the goal of €20,000. As of this morning, it had reached over €16,000, with the community, loved ones and friends wanting to give Samantha the proper burial she deserves. Those who wish to donate can do so by clicking on the ' HEARTBREAKING TRIBUTES Her tragic death sent shockwaves within the community and beyond as tributes continue to pour in for the "lovely, caring woman". Irish pub Paddy O'Kelly's wrote: "It's with a heavy heart that our colleague and friend, Sam has sadly passed away. "She was a valued part of our team and will be deeply missed. A beautiful and kind human with the the biggest smile. "We're still in shock and heartbroken." A close pal said: "This is truly heartbreaking news, she was such a great girl and I will miss her and that gorgeous smile when I'm singing. Sleep easy beautiful" A colleague added: "Full of life, with a glint in your eye, it was a pleasure to work with you. Mad and a little crazy but that was you! Gone far too soon, rest in peace little one." Another staff wrote: "Such a beautiful human being was a pleasure not only to have her as a friend but when I worked with her at the old Anchor bar. "RIP Samantha you will be Sadly missed by everyone who knew you x."
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- The Irish Sun
‘Design of pool' led to Brit friends drowning in Algarve as cop who attended scene rubbishes claims they were drinking
IT was the design of the pool where two Brit pals were found drowned in Portugal that caused their deaths, a cop has said. King Edonmi, 29 and his pal Mo Lisau, 27, were by another friend at the bottom of a hotel swimming pool in Albufeira on Tuesday. 6 King Edonmi and his friend Mo Lisau were found at the bottom of a hotel swimming pool in Albufeira, Portugal Credit: GoFundme 6 A police source said alcohol being the cause of the drowning was wrong Credit: GoFundme 6 Earlier local reports had pinned the holiday nightmare on the pair being heavily intoxicated. But a police source has told Portuguese daily Correio da Manha that it was the design of the pool combined with the Speaking on condition of anonymity and without knowing the results of the autopsy, the source said: 'It's not a case of excess alcohol or drugs." 'Everything is pointing to this being a terrible accident with two people who didn't know how to swim.' Read more on world news The source explained: 'it is a very weird swimming pool. 'It has shallow water in most of the pool but a very deep approximately three-metre pit in the middle. 'The two men were seen talking with some girls by the pool and then went to the pool and got into difficulties in that deep middle part. 'They weren't able to swim. It's not a case of excess, but an unfortunate accident in a bizarre swimming pool.' Most read in The Sun The pair tragically drowned less than 24 hours after arriving in the holiday hotspot. Tributes have now been left to the pair near A-Listers bar on Ipswich Waterfront, Brit, 20, breaks her back after fall from hotel balcony on Greek island… docs say it'll be 2 MONTHS before she can move One dedication to Mo said: "In loving memory of a bro whose kindness, laughter and warmth will never be forgotten." Another to King said: "Gone too soon but never forgotten - your spirit lives on in every shared memory and quiet moment." Friend Awande Luthuli, describing them as 'loving, joyful and respectful, truly good souls, without any trace of evil', told the paper overnight: 'They were not typical party tourists. 'They had travelled as part of a group and met up with friends who lived in Portugal. 6 The pair's friends have rallied around to support the bereaved families with a GoFundMe appeal Credit: Gofundme 6 Albufeira is on Portugal's southern coast Credit: Getty 'They both lived by strong principles and values, including the choice of not drinking.' A GoFundMe page has now raised more than £17,000 to repatriate the pair. The cash is for the piles of paperwork and "overwhelming costs" involved in repatriating the bodies of the two men. Friends wrote: "We are asking from the bottom of our hearts for your help. "Every donation, no matter how big or small, will go directly to their families to help cover the cost of bringing Mo and King home and to support them during this time of unimaginable grief. "Please give what you can, share this with others and keep their families in your prayers. "Mo and King, you were loved more than words can say. "Your light will never fade. Rest peacefully." A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office told the BBC: "We are supporting the families of two British men who have died in Portugal and are in contact with the local authorities." 6 Albufeira is popular with Brits on holiday Credit: Olivia West
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Scottish Sun
‘Design of pool' led to Brit friends drowning in Algarve as cop who attended scene rubbishes claims they were drinking
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IT was the design of the pool where two Brit pals were found drowned in Portugal that caused their deaths, a cop has said. King Edonmi, 29 and his pal Mo Lisau, 27, were tragically discovered lifeless by another friend at the bottom of a hotel swimming pool in Albufeira on Tuesday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 King Edonmi and his friend Mo Lisau were found at the bottom of a hotel swimming pool in Albufeira, Portugal Credit: GoFundme 6 A police source said alcohol being the cause of the drowning was wrong Credit: GoFundme 6 Earlier local reports had pinned the holiday nightmare on the pair being heavily intoxicated. But a police source has told Portuguese daily Correio da Manha that it was the design of the pool combined with the fact they couldn't swim that had likely led to their death. Speaking on condition of anonymity and without knowing the results of the autopsy, the source said: 'It's not a case of excess alcohol or drugs." 'Everything is pointing to this being a terrible accident with two people who didn't know how to swim.' The source explained: 'it is a very weird swimming pool. 'It has shallow water in most of the pool but a very deep approximately three-metre pit in the middle. 'The two men were seen talking with some girls by the pool and then went to the pool and got into difficulties in that deep middle part. 'They weren't able to swim. It's not a case of excess, but an unfortunate accident in a bizarre swimming pool.' The pair tragically drowned less than 24 hours after arriving in the holiday hotspot. Tributes have now been left to the pair near A-Listers bar on Ipswich Waterfront, according to the Ipswich Star. Brit, 20, breaks her back after fall from hotel balcony on Greek island… docs say it'll be 2 MONTHS before she can move One dedication to Mo said: "In loving memory of a bro whose kindness, laughter and warmth will never be forgotten." Another to King said: "Gone too soon but never forgotten - your spirit lives on in every shared memory and quiet moment." Friend Awande Luthuli, describing them as 'loving, joyful and respectful, truly good souls, without any trace of evil', told the paper overnight: 'They were not typical party tourists. 'They had travelled as part of a group and met up with friends who lived in Portugal. 6 The pair's friends have rallied around to support the bereaved families with a GoFundMe appeal Credit: Gofundme 6 Albufeira is on Portugal's southern coast Credit: Getty 'They both lived by strong principles and values, including the choice of not drinking.' A GoFundMe page has now raised more than £17,000 to repatriate the pair. The cash is for the piles of paperwork and "overwhelming costs" involved in repatriating the bodies of the two men. Friends wrote: "We are asking from the bottom of our hearts for your help. "Every donation, no matter how big or small, will go directly to their families to help cover the cost of bringing Mo and King home and to support them during this time of unimaginable grief. "Please give what you can, share this with others and keep their families in your prayers. "Mo and King, you were loved more than words can say. "Your light will never fade. Rest peacefully." A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office told the BBC: "We are supporting the families of two British men who have died in Portugal and are in contact with the local authorities."
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Heartbreaking tributes to Brit friends, 27 & 29, who both drowned in Algarve holiday pool in ‘unimaginable' tragedy
HEARTBREAKING tributes have poured in for two Brits who died when they jumped into a pool while on holiday in Portugal. King Edonmi, 29 and his pal Mo, 27, were discovered lifeless at the bottom of a hotel swimming pool in Albufeira on Tuesday. 1 King Edonmi, 29 and his friend Mo, 27, were found at the bottom of a hotel swimming pool Credit: GoFundme Emergency services rushed to the scene at around 4am, but pronounced the pair dead - less than 24 hours after they had arrived. Devastated friend have set up a It says the two were "brothers to many". The tribute continues "Gentle, kind-hearted souls who brought light into every room they entered. "The kind of people who would drop everything to help you, no questions asked. "They were warm, loyal, funny and full of dreams. "The sort of men you never hear a bad word about because there simply were none." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Most read in The Sun is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Heartbreaking tributes to Brit friends, 27 & 29, who both drowned in Algarve holiday pool in ‘unimaginable' tragedy
The pair has been pictured for the first time 'BRIGHT LIVES LOST' Heartbreaking tributes to Brit friends, 27 & 29, who both drowned in Algarve holiday pool in 'unimaginable' tragedy HEARTBREAKING tributes have poured in for two Brits who died when they jumped into a pool while on holiday in Portugal. King Edonmi, 29 and his pal Mo, 27, were discovered lifeless at the bottom of a hotel swimming pool in Albufeira on Tuesday. Advertisement 1 King Edonmi, 29 and his friend Mo, 27, were found at the bottom of a hotel swimming pool Credit: GoFundme Emergency services rushed to the scene at around 4am, but pronounced the pair dead - less than 24 hours after they had arrived. Devastated friend have set up a GofundMe appeal to help cover the cost of bringing the friends home. It says the two were "brothers to many". The tribute continues "Gentle, kind-hearted souls who brought light into every room they entered. Advertisement "The kind of people who would drop everything to help you, no questions asked. "They were warm, loyal, funny and full of dreams. "The sort of men you never hear a bad word about because there simply were none." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Advertisement is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
