Lucy Halpin, 18, died after suffering a severe medical emergency at the Tonnau Festival in Anglesey, North Wales. Emergency services were called at around 1:45 a.m. on July 11, but she was later pronounced dead in hospital. North Wales Police treat the death as unexpected and are investigating.
Fundraiser Launched for Family
Heartbroken friends launched a fundraiser to help Lucy's family give her "the best send-off she deserves." The appeal states: "Anyone who knew Lucy would know she was kind, caring and a good friend. Everyone around her knew how bright and funny she was. She lit up every room she walked into and put a smile on everyone's face without fail." The fundraiser has raised over £3,500 to cover funeral costs and memorial events.
Tributes from Colleagues
Lucy's workplace, The Breeze Hill Bar, Eatery & Hotel, shared a tribute: "It has been a very sad week at The Breeze Hill. A broken pub full of broken hearts. Our wonderful Lucy was taken away from us last Friday, just a few weeks following her 18th birthday. Lucy wasn't just staff, Lucy was a member of our extended family." The pub described her as "caring, funny, clever and always smiling."
Family's Grief
Lucy's sister Jessica wrote: "My beautiful baby sister. Where do I start, what do I say... there is just no words in the world. You only just turned 18 last month, you had your whole life ahead of you and I know you would have done amazing things. My heart is broken and it will never be fixed."
Festival Cancelled
The remainder of Tonnau Festival was cancelled after Lucy's death. The festival said: "Everyone at Tonnau Festival is deeply saddened to confirm that a festival attendee tragically passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning following a severe medical emergency. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the attendee's family and friends."
Police Investigation
Detective Inspector Iolo Edwards of North Wales Police said: "Our thoughts remain with the woman's family and loved ones at this difficult time. We urge members of the public not to speculate on the circumstances of the death, and anybody with information that could assist our enquiries should contact us."
