Hong Kong mum died month after 2 intellectually disabled sons found dead in flat, health authorities say
- Hospital Authority says woman died on morning of October 21, several weeks after two sons, aged 53 and 55, were discovered dead inside their home
- Social Welfare Department says staff saddened to hear of woman’s death, adds workers will continue to offer help to her family
The mother of two intellectually disabled brothers found dead in their flat in September died last month, Hong Kong health authorities on Wednesday said.
A Hospital Authority spokesman said the woman had been transferred from Kowloon Hospital to United Christian Hospital in Kwun Tong, but her condition continued to deteriorate and she died on the morning of October 21.
“The authority expressed its deepest condolences to the family of the patient,” he said. “A medical social worker will continue to follow up on the case and provide necessary assistance.”
On September 22, the sons were found dead at their home in Sau Mau Ping while she was in hospital, with police discovering the bodies after receiving reports of a strong smell coming from the flat.
A source had said the pair, aged 53 and 55, were believed to have died of starvation as officers found no food in the fridge.
Authorities at the time said autopsies would be conducted to determine the cause of death.
The Social Welfare Department on Wednesday said staff were saddened to learn of the woman’s death. It added that social workers would continue to offer assistance to the her family.
