BBC Radio Wales presenter Lynda Sian Shahwan died at her Vancouver property on July 19, just three days after being discharged from hospital following a car crash. The 53-year-old had sustained a fractured rib, abdominal bruising, and pneumothorax when the vehicle overturned in north Vancouver on July 15 during a family holiday.
Shahwan was treated at Lions Gate Hospital and released the next day, though doctors deemed her unfit to fly home. Her family became concerned when they could not reach her on July 19 and found her deceased at the property. A pathologist determined her death resulted from peritonitis stemming from the motor vehicle incident.
Inquest Opens
Coroner Alex Morse opened an inquest at Pontypridd Coroner's Court, describing the case as an «unnatural death». The proceedings have been adjourned, with a future date yet to be set. Shahwan's husband Sharif, who is also a BBC Wales colleague, formally identified her body a month after her death.
Career and Tributes
The Cardiff resident had worked at BBC Radio Wales for over 25 years and created one of Wales' most popular podcasts featuring gardening expert Terry Walton. Colleagues remembered her for «her professionalism and easy going manner» and described her as a «very special person».
Radio Wales head Carolyn Hitt said: «We are all devastated at Radio Wales at the sudden loss of our much-loved colleague and friend and our hearts go out to Lynda's husband Sharif – who is also a much-loved colleague - their two sons and all their family and friends.»
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