New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- Marissa Laimou, a 28-year-old Greek heiress and cancer survivor, has allegedly died from an insect bite in London, according to a report by Greek Reporter citing her mother.

The heiress, part of the Laimos family of ship owners, was found lifeless in her bed on September 11.

Her mother, Bessy Laimou, stated that Marissa had visited hospitals multiple times with symptoms like dizziness, fever, and infections, which were believed to be caused by an insect bite, but she was turned away each time.

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"She was bitten by an insect, she was itchy, she went to the doctor, she took antibiotics, she ate, she slept, and she never woke up. My ...