Father Drops Dead at Daughter's Wedding Reception
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On the most important day of her life, one bride's joy turned to tragedy as her father suddenly dropped dead of a heart attack at her wedding reception, reported U.K.'s Mirror.
David Cowpe proudly walked his daughter Stephanie down the aisle at her romantic church wedding before suddenly falling prey to a suspected heart attack, according to the Mirror.
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After the wedding, 57-year-old Cowpe sat waiting to make a speech and give the requisite toast to his daughter and her new husband when he suddenly collapsed on Stephanie's shoulder.
The new bride reportedly tried to revive her father, and a wedding guest attempted to give him a heart massage, but it was too late. By the time paramedics arrived, Cowpe was dead.
One of the guests present at the hotel reception said yesterday: "David was sat next to the bride on the top table when he slumped forward. He went down so quickly. Stephanie tried to help him and so did others.
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"There was a moment while everyone realized what was happening before someone started pumping up and down on his chest.
"It's unbelievable that something like this could happen at a wedding, I can't imagine how Stephanie must feel."