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Katie Williams

Family heartbroken as young Edinburgh mum dies suddenly after complaining of headache

An Edinburgh mum has tragically passed away leaving her five-year-old son and a heartbroken family.

Siobhan McDermid, from Gilmerton, died suddenly on April 29 after an unforeseen fatal illness. After complaining of a sore head and neck pain, it was discovered the 36-year-old had a blood clot near her ear.

Speaking to Edinburgh Live, her Aunty Kay, 58, explained how much of a shock it was to the whole family.

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