Mandy Allwood, the popular Octomom who had lost all of her babies, was in poor health condition. She is also dead at the age of 56 now.
Mandy Allwood was popularly recognized as an Octomum. She had stunned the world after announcing that she is expecting octuplets in 1996.
Her story was featured in newspapers and on the Oprah Winfrey show. Moreover, had also received a message of support from Princess Diana.
The British mom who suffered a huge tragedy after the death of her children is no more. Continue to know more about her.
What Happened To Mandy Allwood Babies? Her Children Details
Mandy Allwood was expecting eight babies with her boyfriend Paul Hudson in the year 1996. However, her octuplets all perished at 24 weeks.
Allwood had given birth to six boys and two girls. Her babies were named Kypros, Adam, Martyn, Cassius, Nelson, Donald, Kigali, and Layne.
They were all born over three days and three nights. Unfortunately, all the little ones died.
After the death of her babies, the mom had never recovered from the grief. She struggled with depression, suicidal tendencies, and addictions.
At the same time, Allwood also broke up with Hudson, which only exacerbated her situation.
According to DailyMail, the poor lady lost custody of her three surviving children due to drink driving case in 2007.
Her mental health was deteriorating and she continued to suffer from a phantom pregnancy.
Octomom Mandy Allwood Dead At 56 After Tragic Life
Mandy Allwood’s death cause is cancer. She was only 56 years of age at the time of her demise.
Now on Friday morning, Mandy will be cremated in a service funded by her local council with no mourners present.
Mandy’s close friend Mark Beard, 58 told The Sun about her declining health.
He said: “She had been struggling with cancer for a while and had an operation before Christmas but told us recently that it had come back. I don’t know what sort of cancer it was.”
He also stated: “She blended in really well and was always up for a chat. She was a bit eccentric and nutty but that’s why we loved her.”
Who Is Mandy Allwood Husband Now?
Mandy Allwood had a failed marriage with her first husband. She shares a son named Charlie with her estranged ex-husband.
She further went on to have three daughters. However, never recovered from the trauma of losing her eight babies at once.
Her close family will not be attending the funeral, reports My London News.