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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Ross

‘Nobody is coming for me’: Heiress who died after ‘insect bite’ sent harrowing messages from hospital

A Greek heiress who was found dead a day after her family claims she was sent home from a London hospital, sent messages to a friend saying “nobody is checking up on me, nobody is coming” before she was discharged.

Marissa Laimou, 28, had been rushed to University College London Hospital (UCLH) by ambulance after she had visited a clinic on 10 September, complaining of dizziness, itching and a high temperature, relatives have said.

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