A new mum died from a sudden illness just months after the birth of her child.
Ivana Chierchia developed the first signs of the illness after returning home.
She passed away in a matter of minutes on Monday (24 Mar) night.
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Paramedics were quick to arrive at the scene in Gragnano near Naples, Italy.
But their attempts to revive Ivana, 36, were in vain.
Her cause of death has not been disclosed, as reported by Need To Know.
But local media say she likely fell victim to a sudden heart attack.
Ivana ran a nursery school and had become a mother just months ago.
She leaves behind a husband, whom she married in 2021.
Her funeral was held in Gragnano yesterday (26 Mar).
On social media, Biancastella described Ivana as a “special and sunny girl”.
And Nunzia wrote: “You left so suddenly, leaving us all breathless. You had your whole life ahead of you.
“Goodbye, Iva. Watch over your little one from above and give strength to your husband. Safe travels, beautiful soul.”
Her relative Pasquale said, “Goodbye, cousin. I will always remember your joyful smile.
“Goodbye, Ivana. You will always be in our hearts.”
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