Tragic Death of 89-Year-Old Bridget Cahalane Sparks Inquest
Bridget Cahalane Dies After Hospital Stay
Bridget Theresa Cahalane, 89, was admitted to Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester, on September 24. Her condition worsened, and she sadly passed away six days later, on September 30.
Preliminary Post-Mortem Reveals Cause
A post-mortem examination pointed to pneumonia, dementia, and muscle necrosis from a prolonged lie as preliminary causes of death.
Inquest Opens and Adjourned
Coroner Rosamund Rhodes-Kemp officially opened an inquest into Bridget’s death at Winchester Coroner’s Court. The hearing was then adjourned, with a full inquest scheduled for May 25, 2022.
