Tragic loss: Mother dies after breaking her leg - family in deep mourning
Sydney (Australia) - When a mother broke her leg, nobody could have guessed that her life would end tragically shortly afterwards!
Chloe Phippen (†39), who had undergone leg surgery, appeared to be on the road to recovery - but fate had other plans, reports Daily Mail.
What began as a harmless accident took a harrowing turn.
The broken leg led to serious complications that could not be stopped despite intensive efforts by doctors.
On January 4, Chloe finally succumbed to an insidious infection at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney, surrounded by her family.
A tragic end for a woman who was full of life and known for her selflessness.
Chloe Phippen leaves a deep void
For the past 15 years, her mother had tirelessly supported families who had lost a family member in the war.
Her unexpected death leaves a deep void, especially for her husband Jamie Phippen, who describes her as his "soulmate".
In the midst of his grief, the father wants to pass on an important message: "Don't put off anything that is important to you. Appreciate the people around you while they are still here."
He is now solely responsible for his two children, 17-year-old Liam and ten-year-old Lily - and life will never be the same for them again.
To support her brother during this difficult time, Jamie's sister started a GoFundMe fundraising page.