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British influencer dies with baby in Nigeria

By , based on La Nouvelle Tribune

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Claire Chadwick, a 40-year-old British influencer living in Nigeria, died of septic shock at 37 weeks of pregnancy after her unborn daughter died. Her family launched a £10,000 appeal to repatriate both bodies to the United Kingdom, according to La Nouvelle Tribune.

Claire Chadwick, a 40-year-old British woman who was 37 weeks pregnant, died in Nigeria after her daughter died in the womb and she developed sepsis, according to La Nouvelle Tribune. Living in the country with her husband Ibrahim, she succumbed to septic shock after complications during her pregnancy.

Followed by thousands of subscribers on TikTok and Instagram, Claire Chadwick posted content with her husband about cooking challenges, their faith and their relationship. Her family launched a GoFundMe appeal to raise £10,000 to repatriate both bodies to the United Kingdom, her sister Shannon said.

Claire Chadwick is survived by her husband, relatives and a 19-year-old son living in Wales. Her sister thanked the REST association, which supports families dealing with the sudden or tragic death of a loved one abroad.

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