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Home » News » Family Mourns Young Runner After Misdiagnosed Illness

Family Mourns Young Runner After Misdiagnosed Illness

By Jessica Monroe
Published: October 8, 2025
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A grieving family in Wales is mourning the untimely death of Georgia Taylor, a 24-year-old runner, after her symptoms were misdiagnosed as allergies. Taylor’s health took a sudden turn for the worse following a trip to Greece, leading to her hospitalization and eventual death on August 21.

Taylor had been an active individual, having successfully run the London Marathon just four months prior in April. Her decline began during the summer when she first reported various alarming symptoms, including rashes, swelling, and a strange pain in her leg. Her family expressed their shock and disbelief:

After it happened, we just couldn’t believe it was real, it was awful. Every morning we wake up and think, ‘how has this happened?’

Initially, in June, Taylor noticed rashes developing on her fingers and assumed they were caused by the rings she was wearing. However, by July, her symptoms had escalated significantly. Her face began to swell, alongside puffy eyes and more rashes, particularly on her arm. Concerned, Taylor visited her family doctor, who attributed her symptoms to an allergic reaction, prescribing antihistamines and hydrocortisone.

Unfortunately, the treatments did not alleviate her condition. Shortly thereafter, she found herself in the emergency room, where she complained of shortness of breath. Tests ruled out any immediate issues, and she was again sent home with a prescription for more antihistamines.

By early August, during a family vacation in Zante, Greece, Taylor began to experience persistent pain in her right calf while out for a walk. Although her facial swelling had reduced the next day, her mobility was severely restricted. Her mother noted that Taylor could “hardly walk.” While in Greece, a pharmacist provided painkillers and ibuprofen, which offered some relief.

However, after returning home, the pain intensified, causing Taylor to seek medical attention once again. On the evening of August 20, she visited a doctor and soon reached out to her mother, indicating that she needed to go to the hospital. Shortly after, an ambulance transported her to Cardiff’s University Hospital of Wales, where she tragically passed away on August 22.

“We got in there and it all happened really quickly,” her mother, Nicola, recounted.

Georgia Taylor was remembered as a beloved figure, described by her family as a “magnetic person” known for her infectious humor and the ability to brighten any room with her laughter.

The community’s outpouring of grief was evident as over 900 attendees gathered for her funeral on September 25. In lieu of flowers, her family asked mourners to contribute to the charity 2wish, which offers support to families coping with the sudden death of young individuals under the age of 25.

At present, the official cause of Taylor’s death remains undisclosed, leaving her family grappling with their loss and questions surrounding her medical treatment. As they navigate this painful time, they hope to raise awareness about the importance of thorough medical evaluations.Symptoms & Diagnosis

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