Sisters die of Covid-related illness within days of each other – TimesLIVE

It described Bridget as a talented artist who had excelled academically. All those who knew her will remember her for her incredible tenacity, sense of humour and sharp wit.

Samanthas former school Cradock High also posted a tribute to their former pupil. Samantha will always be remembered as a hard and diligent worker who gave her best with a warm smile. She will be sorely missed, the post said.

Last week the sisters surviving sibling, Ashleigh Stander, posted her own emotional message about the familys tragic situation. At the time Bridget was still fighting for her life in hospital. Our whole family is physically and emotionally shattered, with everything happening around us, Ashleigh wrote.

While they were ill in Cradock, Samantha had shared an oxygen cylinder with Bridget, according to a report by Netwerk24 on December 29. However the older sisters condition deteriorated and she died en route to hospital in Bloemfontein the closest available hospital bed at the time.

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