A Greek heiress died of sepsis caused by an insect bite a day after being discharged from a London hospital. Marissa Laimou, 30, was rushed to University College London Hospital (UCLH) on September 10, complaining of dizziness, itching and a high temperature. She was discharged after four hours with antibiotics, a family friend said.
Ms Laimou was found dead by a housekeeper at the family's townhouse in Knightsbridge the following day. A post-mortem concluded she died from 'sepsis arising from an insect bite with underlying vulnerability due to the effects of chemotherapy and HLH'. She had previously fought breast cancer and had a rare blood disease.
Her family, one of Greece's biggest shipping dynasties, are demanding answers. A relative said: 'We are all utterly shattered... It is crucial we get to the bottom of it.' They are reportedly planning legal action. UCLH said it had initiated an internal investigation and offered condolences.
