The final, heartbreaking words of a young mother who collapsed and died in front of her three children have been shared by her devastated husband, painting a picture of a family's world shattered in an instant.
Clare Haggerty, 36, was putting her youngest child to bed in their home in Dartford, Kent, when she suddenly complained of a headache. Her last words to her husband, Paul, were a simple, yet now haunting, request: "Can you put him to bed? I've got a bad headache."
Moments later, the mother-of-three suffered a catastrophic brain haemorrhage. Despite the frantic efforts of her husband and paramedics, she could not be saved.
A Life Dedicated to Family
Clare was the beloved centre of her family's universe. A full-time mum, her entire world revolved around her three sons: nine-year-old Charlie, five-year-old Jack, and two-year-old Billy. Her husband, Paul, 38, describes her as "the most amazing mother" who lived for her children.
In an emotional tribute, Paul revealed the profound void her passing has left. "The boys were her life. She just lived for the kids... She was so kind and caring, she would do anything for anyone." The family is now navigating an unimaginable reality, with Paul struggling to explain to their youngest why his mummy won't be coming home.
A Sudden and Unforeseen Tragedy
The tragedy is compounded by its utter suddenness. Clare had no prior knowledge of any underlying health condition. She was a healthy, vibrant woman whose death has been attributed to a sudden brain haemorrhage.
Her family now hopes that by sharing her story, they can raise awareness of the silent and often hidden dangers of brain aneurysms. A fundraiser has been launched to support Paul and his three young sons as they face a future without their beloved wife and mother, a testament to the impact Clare had on her community.
