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Brit tourist, 79, dies after 'medical emergency' onboard cruise ship

Brit tourist, 79, dies after 'medical emergency' onboard cruise ship
Daily Mirror Wednesday 15 July 2026, 09:00 UTC By [email protected] (Rucsandra Moldoveanu) 1 min read
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Brit tourist, 79, dies after 'medical emergency' onboard cruise ship The incident took place on board a cruise ship that was in Chania, on Crete's northwest coast, at the time - this is a breaking story A British cruise passenger has died after he was found unconscious on the ship's deck. The tourist, understood to be a 79-year-old man, died on Tuesday after suffering a medical emergency on board.

Brit tourist, 79, dies after 'medical emergency' onboard cruise ship The incident took place on board a cruise ship that was in Chania, on Crete's northwest coast, at the time - this is a breaking story A British cruise passenger has died after he was found unconscious on the ship's deck. The tourist, understood to be a 79-year-old man, died on Tuesday after suffering a medical emergency on board. The cruise ship was in Chania, on Crete's northwest coast. Despite medical efforts, he was pronounced dead. Article continues below This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.
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