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Chiara Fiorillo

British woman accidentally falls to her death from balcony on holiday in Spain

Tributes have been paid to a British podcaster who tragically died after falling from a balcony in Spain.

Eden Young, who ran the feminist pop culture show Polyester Podcast, died in Madrid on June 8 during a holiday with her friend Gina.

A fundraiser created after the woman's death said Eden, who was in Spain preparing to do some press work for her company, accidentally fell to her death from her accommodation.

Eden's brother, Cameron Young, shared a heartbreaking tribute to his "beautiful" sister.

"I am truly heartbroken, I am going to miss you more than I can begin to explain right now," he said.

He added: "Eden you were genuine, kind, caring, independent, strong, sarcastic, fun, sassy, loving, creative, warm, fearless, welcoming and absolutely gorgeous inside and out."

The podcaster was on holiday in Madrid when she fell to her death (Getty Images)

Her company Polyester Zine described Eden, who was from Manchester, as the "biggest legend" and "most loyal person" in a heartfelt tribute.

It said: "Eden was the best of all of us - funny and so f***ing smart, so gorgeous, loved being an absolute legend in every way.

"I know everyone who listens to the pod knows this. She was also the most loyal person I know.

"Having her on the team was the greatest privilege in the world."

Her family and friends are now raising money to fly her back home. So far, more than £27,300 has been raised.

They wrote on GoFundMe: "This is a tough one to write.

"On June 8th my beautiful sister Eden tragically passed away whilst she was on holiday with her best friend Gina in Madrid.

"Eden was in Madrid preparing to do some press work for her company Polyester, a company she absolutely adored working for, at a festival she had revisited for years with her closest friends. A few days before the festival took place Eden accidentally fell to her death from the accommodation she was staying at. This news saddens us all close to Eden more than words can comprehend right now.

"Due to the circumstances of Edens death, we are having to pay to fly her body home from Spain to be with us so we can give her the send-off we know she would want and more than deserves.

"Any donations large or small are much appreciated during this devastating time.

"Love Cameron, Marian, Nick, Gina and the rest of Edens family and friends.

"The Jack The Lad charity is supporting us with arranging bringing Eden home to us; her family and friends. While the majority of any funds will go towards getting her home, her send off and ‘Purvey’, any extra money will be donated to this amazing charity."

You can donate to the fundraiser here.

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