EasyJet confirmed the death in a statement, adding that members of its cabin crew assisted the unnamed passenger while waiting for paramedics.
A number of our cabin crew provided medical assistance to a passenger at Gatwick Airport while waiting for paramedics to arrive, but the passenger sadly passed away,” the airline said.
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