A councillor who thought her cancer symptoms were long Covid has died aged 47. Mum-of-four Alison Todd was a highly respected representative for the community and colleagues said her death was a "bitter blow".
As reported by SurreyLive, Cllr Todd's world "fell apart" last year when doctors told her she had terminal cancer. The persistent cough which she initially thought to be a symptom of long Covid was lung cancer and she was given two years to live.
Speaking about the terminal diagnosis in June 2021, the married mum of four and grandmother to five, said: "It's devastating. It's something you just can't get your head around.
