Somebody’s daughter, somebody’s son
Katie French died this afternoon, aged just 24, after collapsing at a friend’s house early Sunday morning. If you’re not Irish, you probably won’t recognise the name, but I suppose she was kind of an Irish It-Girl – a socialite and model. The circumstances of her death are still under investigation and the rumour mill churns, but this beautiful, bright girl was just 24 years old and whatever the truth, it’s an absolute tragedy.
This awful news comes on the same day that the Doyle family in Waterford bury their 21 year old son, Kevin, following his collapse at a house party on 24 November. His friend, John Grey, is still fighting for his life in hospital. The Doyle family’s message was very clear:
“We would earnestly ask all those — both young and old — who may be tempted to dabble in potentially lethal substances to simply say ‘no’. No amount of so-called fun is worth the loss of life that so often befalls young people in Ireland today.”
EDITED TO ADD: John Grey also lost his battle for life today: 08/12/07
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73man says:
Thanks EM. Just what we needed to read on your blog. Don’t need to go and repeat all of this on my own now. -
englishmuminireland says:
Nasty, nasty business, 73. Was chatting to FMC about how I fear for my children. ‘Tis a waste and no doubt.
