Tragedy Strikes as Young Woman Dies in Greece, Confirmed by Boxer Brother
Zante, Greece – A 19-year-old British woman has tragically died following a road accident while on holiday in Greece. Lily-Rae Simpson, who was vacationing on the island of Zante, was involved in a severe crash that left her in critical condition. She was later transferred to Athens, where she fought for her life in an intensive care unit for 10 days before succumbing to her injuries.
Her brother, Callum Simpson, a professional boxer based in Barnsley, confirmed the heartbreaking news in an emotional social media post. Callum, who recently secured the British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles at Barnsley’s Oakwell Stadium, shared his grief on Instagram, paying tribute to his beloved sister.
“Absolutely heartbroken to say that my beautiful little sister, Lily-Rae, was in a road accident while on holiday in Zante,” Callum wrote. “She was flown to Athens and spent 10 days in ICU, but despite the best efforts of the medical teams, Lily sadly passed away. Even though she used to ring me to complain about being referred to as ‘Callum Simpson’s sister’ or ‘that boxer’s sister,’ I know she loved the Team Simpson hype. I will continue to make her proud.”
The post was accompanied by several heartfelt images of the siblings, including a poignant photo of Lily-Rae celebrating Callum’s recent victory at Oakwell on August 3.
Callum Simpson, 27, is a rising star in the British boxing scene, boasting an unbeaten 15-0 record with 10 knockout victories. His latest triumph came just weeks ago when he defeated Zak Chelli unanimously, cementing his status as one of the sport’s most promising prospects.
The news of Lily-Rae’s passing has prompted an outpouring of condolences from the boxing community and beyond. Notable figures such as Peter Fury, the uncle of former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, have expressed their sympathies on social media.
As the Simpson family mourns Lily-Rae’s death, Callum remains determined to honour her memory in the ring, vowing to continue making her proud.
A 19-year-old female has tragically passed away following an accident while vacationing in Greece, as confirmed by her brother, who is a professional boxer.
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