Tributes have been paid to a young woman who tragically died at the stables owned by former football star Michael Owen. Ex-beauty queen Jessica Whalley collapsed and died early on Tuesday.
Michael Owen and his staff were reportedly in tears as attempts to revive her by paramedics failed. Friend Jessica Mair wrote on Facebook: "So sad seeing him [Michael Owen] and all his staff in tears today...after such a shock to them... such a young age , no health problems 25 is no age...life really is too short for we never really know how long we have...thoughts go out to her family and friends."
Former jockey Zander Voy wrote on Twitter: "It’s heartbreaking to hear Jess lost her life today at the tender age of 25. She was riding out doing what she loved. We had so many great times working in Dubai. May she rest in peace."
