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Cruise Passenger Dies During Birthday Celebration Voyage
22 Oct
Summary
- 61-year-old English passenger died during Mediterranean cruise
- Incident occurred while ship was docked in Cannes, France
- Coroner determined death was likely due to a heart attack
On October 18, 2025, a tragic incident occurred aboard a cruise ship docked in Cannes, France. According to reports, a 61-year-old English passenger was found unresponsive in her cabin while the vessel was stationed off the Croisette, a famous street in Cannes, near the Lérins Islands.
The doctor on board attempted to resuscitate the woman for approximately 30 minutes, but unfortunately, she could not be revived. Local authorities were contacted, and they boarded the ship via an inflatable boat to retrieve the body and bring it back to the mainland.
The local coroner determined that the woman's death was not suspicious, citing a likely heart attack as the cause. It was reported that the woman was on a trip to celebrate her husband's birthday, making the incident all the more heartbreaking.
While the specific cruise ship was not named, it was reported that the vessel had made stops in Livorno, Italy, and Cannes before its final destination in Barcelona, Spain. The tragedy serves as a somber reminder of the risks and uncertainties that can arise during even the most joyous of occasions.
