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A former beauty queen, 25, has died suddenly after collapsing at stables owned by Michael Owen

Absolutely awful. RIP Jessica.

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 30th March 2023

A former beauty queen has died at just 25 years old, after she collapsed at the stables owned by Michael Owen.

Jessica Whalley worked at Manor House Stables and had previously taken part in the Miss Tourism Universe pageant.

Emergency services were called to the equestrian facility in Malpas, Cheshire, on Tuesday morning to reports that the young woman had collapsed.

Tragically, paramedics were unable to revive Jessica, and she died at the scene.

Manor House Stables, which is owned by former England, Liverpool FC and Manchester United legend Michael Owen, has put out a statement.

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They wrote: “It is with deep sadness that we have to announce that a much-valued member of our team died at work this morning.

“The family have been informed and both the family and the team at Manor House request privacy at this time.”

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In a statement, Cheshire Police said: “At around 8.50am today, Tuesday 28 March, police were made aware that a 25-year-old woman had collapsed at a stables on Old Coach Road, Malpas.

“Emergency services attended the location and, despite the best efforts of all those involved, the woman sadly died at the scene.

“The death is not being treated as suspicious and her next of kin have been informed. A file will be prepared for the coroner.”

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Jockey Zander Voy also shared a tribute to Jessica Whalley, posting: “It’s heartbreaking to hear Jess lost her life today at the tender age of 25.

“She was riding out doing what she loved. We had so many great times working in Dubai. May she rest in peace. Here’s her just 72 hours ago.”

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