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Jasmine Norden

Leeds mum, 62, has to work 10 hour days to get by after husband's tragic death

A Leeds mum was left in financial crisis and having to make big changes when her husband suddenly and tragically died.

Gill Lawson, 62, lost her husband Bob, 50, 13 years ago from a stroke and heart attack in a big shock to the family. Gill was left reeling from Bob's death, and struggling to get by without him earning - the couple didn't have life insurance.

The Leeds mum had planned to retire until Bob's death the month before. Instead, she had to up her part-time work for 10-hour days doing cleaning jobs to make it by.

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