Groom dies two days before his wedding

A 27-YEAR-OLD mechanic died late on Friday night just two days before his planned wedding to his fiancée, who is five months pregnant with their child.

Antonis Papageorgiou, a mechanic from Limnati village in Limassol began to feel unwell on Friday evening while preparing for his wedding ceremony.

At about 11pm he complained of sharp chest pains. His brother-in-law rushed him to Limassol Hospital, but Antonis lost consciousness in the car. He was pronounced dead when he arrived at casualty.

The precise cause of death is not yet known, but the autopsy will be carried out today. Antonis’ father died from a heart attack at the age of 35. Police have ruled out foul play.

 

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