Reading festival-goer passes away
Young woman with pre-existing condition dies after attending the festival
Last updated 29th Aug 2021
A 20-year-old woman who had a pre-existing condition has passed away in hospital after attending the festival.
It happened on Friday night.
Festival organiser Melvin Benn has extended his deepest sympathy to the family.
"She had a pre-existing condition that was life-threatening and wanted to come to the festival with the additional risks. Unfortunately it ended in a tragedy, we got her to the hospital really quickly and we've spoken to her parents and they're obviously devastated"
Festival republic - the company Mr Benn runs - issued this statement:
"It is with deep sadness that Festival Republic confirms there has been a death at Royal Berkshire Hospital. A 20 year old festival goer with a pre-existing condition tragically passed away on Friday evening. Her family was with her when she died. We are in touch with her family and extend our sincerest sympathy to them and her friends."