A 35-year-old “superhero” mum has passed away after she caught coronavirus while she was pregnant.
Samantha Willis passed away in hospital on Friday after a 16-day battle with Covid.
Samantha, from Derry in Northern Ireland, was described as a “queen” by her heartbroken husband Josh Willis, who wrote on social media about how he had lost the love of his life, BelfastLive reports.
He said: “Today has been the worst day of my life. I have lost the love of my life Samantha to Covid-19.
Samantha had put up a strong fight for the last 16 days.
"Myself, her mother and two eldest children were by her side. She was in no pain and was comfortable when she slipped away."
While she was in hospital struggling with the virus, heavily pregnant Samantha somehow managed to give birth to a baby girl who she never got to meet.
Josh said: “Whilst in hospital she also had to deliver our newest addition to the family who she has never met properly or held in her arms.
“I will make sure that Evie Grace will know all about the mother she will never meet.
"I will never let anyone forget you and I will remember all the special times and experiences we shared together.
"The children including Holly and Shéa are now my main priority.”
In the emotional Facebook post, Josh also reflected on Samantha’s life, and praised staff at Altnagelvin Hospital for caring for her.
He said: “She was a wonderful, loving and caring person and she has been our superhero the last few weeks.
“She is now our guardian angel and she will remain in our hearts and thoughts for evermore.
“We love you loads and miss you. We wish we could only have helped you get home to live the rest of your life with us.
"I will never stop loving you and we will do our best to make you proud until we see you again. Sleep tight my queen.
"Thanks to all the staff at Altnagelvin Hospital who met Samantha on her journey. You are all truly wonderful people and I will never forget what you have done for Samantha and our family."
