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Katie Macavoy, 29, Dies a Day After Hospital Discharge

A coroner is investigating the sudden death as the family awaits answers.

Overview

  • Katie Macavoy died at home on April 25, a day after leaving hospital following nearly a month of recovery from spinal surgery.
  • Her partner, Cameron Lewis, said she became short of breath, collapsed and had seizures at home, and paramedics could not save her after a second fit.
  • The family had raised worries in hospital about possible blood clots in her arm after the operation, though doctors did not confirm this.
  • The coroner has opened an inquiry into the cause of death, and no official findings have been released.
  • Cameron paid tribute to Katie as an devoted mother and has moved with their one‑year‑old son to Gloucester, while a fundraiser is covering funeral costs and supporting Dylan’s future.