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Went to have lunch to celebrate her 80th birthday and ended up dying at the table in front of her husband

Notícias de Coimbra10 September 2026 at 07:44

An 80-year-old woman died on Wednesday, September 9, after feeling unwell during a lunch celebrating her 80th birthday. The tragedy occurred at a restaurant table, with the victim seated in front of her husband.

According to reports, the woman began to feel unwell during the meal and ended up dying at the scene. Emergency services were called, but it was no longer possible to save the victim.

The husband was present at the time of the incident, having witnessed his wife's death during what was supposed to be a special celebration. The exact circumstances of the death have not yet been fully clarified.

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