A family has been left utterly devastated after a mother's final, heartbreaking words to her 11-year-old son were 'I'm going to die' moments before she collapsed in a supermarket.
Clare Rabbitts, 49, was shopping with her son, Roman, at an Asda store in Chatham, Kent, when she was suddenly struck by a catastrophic medical event. Her family is now searching for answers, questioning whether a known heart condition was managed correctly.
A Day That Ended in Tragedy
What began as a routine shopping trip on 23rd March turned into a scene of unimaginable horror for young Roman. Without any obvious warning, his mother clutched her chest and uttered those four tragic words before collapsing to the floor.
Desperate staff and fellow shoppers rushed to help, performing CPR until emergency services arrived. Despite their best efforts, Clare was pronounced dead later that day at Medway Maritime Hospital.
A Family's Grief and Unanswered Questions
Clare's grieving daughter, Shaye, 27, has spoken out about the profound trauma her little brother witnessed and the family's lingering concerns. She revealed her mother had a known history of heart issues, including atrial fibrillation, and had recently attended a hospital appointment.
The family is now left wondering if more could have been done to prevent this sudden tragedy. They remember Clare as a vibrant and loving woman whose world revolved around her children and her passion for music and gardening.
An inquest has been opened and adjourned by the coroner, with a full hearing scheduled for September to establish the exact medical cause of her death.
