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Cancer survivor dies on holiday, family faces massive bill
31 Oct
Summary
- Woman died on holiday days after cancer all-clear.
- Family faces £33,500 hospital bill for repatriation.
- Travel insurance voided due to undeclared medical conditions.
Anne Morris, a 63-year-old grandmother from Merseyside, tragically passed away in Turkey just three days into her holiday. Her death occurred shortly after she was given the all-clear from lung cancer, a disease she had battled for two years. Anne suffered a cardiac arrest while on vacation with her husband, Alan, and despite resuscitation attempts and life support, she died in hospital on October 29.
The family now faces a significant financial burden, with a hospital bill amounting to £33,500. This sum is required before Anne's body can be repatriated to Liverpool. Complicating matters, her travel insurance was invalidated as she had failed to declare pre-existing conditions, including COPD and cataracts.
Anne's son, Lee McMurrie, described the family's initial elation at her cancer recovery, only to be met with this devastating loss. The British Consulate has stated they cannot assist with the costs. Loved ones are currently fundraising to cover the expenses and provide Anne with a dignified farewell.
Anne is remembered by her family as the heart of their family, a devoted mother of six and grandmother to 23 grandchildren. She had a long-term relationship with her husband Alan, and her passing has left a profound void in their lives and community.
