Tragedy struck in the popular holiday destination of Fuerteventura, Spain, when Letizia Ciampi, a 47-year-old Italian tourist, was found dead in a rental flat after being discharged twice from hospital. She had been experiencing breathing difficulties and chest pain shortly after her arrival on 31 December. Despite doctors reassuring her that her condition was stress-related and not immediately concerning, her symptoms persisted.
On New Year’s Eve, she sent a heartbreaking final message to a friend, saying she was too unwell to attend their dinner plans. Sadly, on New Year’s Day, she was found lifeless in her accommodation. Friends and loved ones are devastated, with one friend saying, “If she went to the emergency room twice, she was really unwell.”
Authorities in Spain have launched an investigation, including a post-mortem, to determine whether her death was due to medical negligence. There’s speculation she may have suffered from a pulmonary embolism or oedema, conditions that went unnoticed by hospital staff.
Letizia, described as athletic and health-conscious, worked as a sales agent and had a passion for padel. She had travelled to the Canary Islands for a short winter getaway and to visit a friend. Her mother is heartbroken, having lost her only daughter: “She was all I had.”
Our thoughts are with Letizia’s family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.