Post date: Dec 07, 2012 5:23:36 PM
Hospital shocked and saddened at hoax victim death.
LONDON, ENGLAND, UK (DECEMBER 7, 2012) (UK POOL) - A female nurse who took a prank call at the London hospital that treated PrinceWilliam's pregnant wife Kate for morning sickness has been found dead, the hospital said on Friday (December 7).
The death, which police said they were treating as unexplained, comes days after theKing Edward VII hospital apologised after falling for the call from an Australian radio station and relaying details about Kate's condition.
"It is with deep sadness that I can confirm the tragic death of a member of our nursing staff, Jacintha Saldanha. Jacintha has worked at the King Edward VII hospital for more than four years. She was an excellent nurse and well respected and popular with all her colleagues. We can confirm that Jacintha was recently the victim of a hoax call to the hospital. The hospital had been supporting her through this very difficult time. Jacintha was a first class nurse who cared diligently for hundreds of patients during her time with us. Everyone is shocked by the loss of a much loved and valued colleague. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with her family and her friends," he said.
Police said they had been called at 9:35 a.m. (0935 GMT) about a woman found unconscious at an address near the hospital. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene by ambulance staff.
The announcement on Monday (December 3) that Kate was pregnant with a future British king or queen sparked a media frenzy and generated worldwide interest.