A pregnant British woman who had moved to Nigeria to start a new life with her husband has died alongside her unborn child. Claire Chadwick, 40, was 37 weeks pregnant when she passed away from septic shock following medical complications. Her unborn baby was lost in the womb before Claire developed sepsis.
She had moved to the African country to be with her husband, Ibrahim, and the couple had gained a significant following on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where they shared videos about their lives, including food challenges and their relationship.
Claire is survived by her 19-year-old son in Wales and her husband. Her sister, Shannon, described her as "funny" and "fiercely strong-minded," adding that she lived her life "in her own way" and would leave a lasting impression on those who knew her.
Her devastated family has launched a GoFundMe campaign aiming to raise £10,000 to cover the costs of bringing Claire and her baby 3,000 miles back to the UK for burial. "More than anything, we want them both returned so they can be laid to rest with dignity, surrounded by the family who love them," Shannon stated.
Tributes on the GoFundMe page have described Claire as "lovely" and "kind." The Foreign Office has been approached for comment.