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| The deaths of 71 people in Grenfell Tower have been confirmed by the authorities and police have said they do not expect to find any more bodies. | |
| Scotland Yard named 39 of those who died, and the identities of another 32 people were confirmed when their inquests were opened and adjourned at Westminster coroner’s court. | |
| The following people have been confirmed as having died: | |
| Mother and daughter Victoria King, 71, and Alexandra Atala, 40: their relatives said: “We were devastated to hear of our sister, Vicky’s, fate, and that of her daughter, Alexandra, in the Grenfell Tower tragedy.] | |
| “Some comfort can come from the knowledge that she and Alexandra were devoted to one another and spent so many mutually-supportive years together. They died at each other’s side and now they can rest together in peace. We will remember them always.” | |
| Ligaya Moore, 78: relatives said living in London was a “dream” for the Filipina, who endured the estrangement from her family to achieve it. “But the dream turned into nightmare on that fateful night.” | Ligaya Moore, 78: relatives said living in London was a “dream” for the Filipina, who endured the estrangement from her family to achieve it. “But the dream turned into nightmare on that fateful night.” |
| In a statement released via Scotland Yard, they said: “The jolly, bubbly person, the lady who loves to dance and who laughed her heart out, succumbed to a fire which turned her laughter into silence.” | In a statement released via Scotland Yard, they said: “The jolly, bubbly person, the lady who loves to dance and who laughed her heart out, succumbed to a fire which turned her laughter into silence.” |
| Moore married the “love of her life”, Jim Moore, and “had a new family, acquired new friends, and built a new life in London”. By the time time of the fire, she was living alone in Grenfell Tower; Jim having died several years ago. Her closest friend, Nenita Bunggay, said: “Ligaya was a jolly and energetic person, she was like my Mother and was my best friend. We always spent our time together and she will be greatly missed.” | Moore married the “love of her life”, Jim Moore, and “had a new family, acquired new friends, and built a new life in London”. By the time time of the fire, she was living alone in Grenfell Tower; Jim having died several years ago. Her closest friend, Nenita Bunggay, said: “Ligaya was a jolly and energetic person, she was like my Mother and was my best friend. We always spent our time together and she will be greatly missed.” |
| Her family thanked friends in London, as well as the local authorities, for helping “endure the pain” in the months they spent waiting for her body to be identified. | Her family thanked friends in London, as well as the local authorities, for helping “endure the pain” in the months they spent waiting for her body to be identified. |
| Rania Ibrahim, 31, and her two daughters Fethia Hassan, four, and Hania Hassan, three: the deaths of all three members of the family were confirmed when their inquests were opened in central London. Ibrahim and her daughters were last heard from when she uploaded a video from inside the tower block. Her husband was abroad at the time of the fire. | Rania Ibrahim, 31, and her two daughters Fethia Hassan, four, and Hania Hassan, three: the deaths of all three members of the family were confirmed when their inquests were opened in central London. Ibrahim and her daughters were last heard from when she uploaded a video from inside the tower block. Her husband was abroad at the time of the fire. |
| Husband and wife Abdul Aziz, 52, and Faouzia el-Wahabi, 42, and their three children Yasin, 20, Nur Huda, 16, and Mehdi, eight: relatives described Mehdi as a “calm and friendly young boy who loved his family very much. He was loved by staff and pupils at his school who held a beautiful memorial and made a plaque in memory of him”. His cousin, Senate Jones, added: “You made me laugh and smile every day.” | Husband and wife Abdul Aziz, 52, and Faouzia el-Wahabi, 42, and their three children Yasin, 20, Nur Huda, 16, and Mehdi, eight: relatives described Mehdi as a “calm and friendly young boy who loved his family very much. He was loved by staff and pupils at his school who held a beautiful memorial and made a plaque in memory of him”. His cousin, Senate Jones, added: “You made me laugh and smile every day.” |
| Yasin was described as a “loveable, bubbly and caring young man” by relatives. They said: “He would lend his hand to anyone who asked for help. He was loved by so many and his contagious smile will always be etched on our minds and hearts.” | Yasin was described as a “loveable, bubbly and caring young man” by relatives. They said: “He would lend his hand to anyone who asked for help. He was loved by so many and his contagious smile will always be etched on our minds and hearts.” |
| The family added: “Nur Huda was a lovable, smart and kind person. She had a lot of potential and that can be recognised in her recent GCSE exam results. We are proud of her and will continue on remembering her and all our family and friends who have died in this tragedy.” | The family added: “Nur Huda was a lovable, smart and kind person. She had a lot of potential and that can be recognised in her recent GCSE exam results. We are proud of her and will continue on remembering her and all our family and friends who have died in this tragedy.” |
| Parents Amal Ahmedin, 34, and Mohamednur Tuccu, 44, their daughter Amaya Tuccu-Ahmedin, three, and Amal’s cousin Amna Mahmud Idris, 27: Relatives said: “This has been a very distressing time for us as a family but we are relieved that Amal, Amaya and Amna have been identified following the tragic fire. They will now be laid to rest. We would like to thank everyone who has helped us since the fire.” | Parents Amal Ahmedin, 34, and Mohamednur Tuccu, 44, their daughter Amaya Tuccu-Ahmedin, three, and Amal’s cousin Amna Mahmud Idris, 27: Relatives said: “This has been a very distressing time for us as a family but we are relieved that Amal, Amaya and Amna have been identified following the tragic fire. They will now be laid to rest. We would like to thank everyone who has helped us since the fire.” |
| Mohamednur, known as Mo, and his wife and daughter were thought to have been visiting Amna in the tower. | Mohamednur, known as Mo, and his wife and daughter were thought to have been visiting Amna in the tower. |
| Fathia Ahmed, 71, and her two children, Abufars Ibrahim, 39, and Isra Ibrahim, 33: Abufars was reported to have been visiting his mother and sister when the fire broke out. The coroner confirmed the deaths of all three at their inquests. | Fathia Ahmed, 71, and her two children, Abufars Ibrahim, 39, and Isra Ibrahim, 33: Abufars was reported to have been visiting his mother and sister when the fire broke out. The coroner confirmed the deaths of all three at their inquests. |
| Nadia Choucair, 33, Bassem Choukair, and their three children, Mierna, 13, Fatima, 10, and Zainab, three, and their grandmother Sirria: six members of the same family, who lived on the 22nd floor, and were all confirmed as having died in the fire by a coroner at inquest. | Nadia Choucair, 33, Bassem Choukair, and their three children, Mierna, 13, Fatima, 10, and Zainab, three, and their grandmother Sirria: six members of the same family, who lived on the 22nd floor, and were all confirmed as having died in the fire by a coroner at inquest. |
| Hashim Kedir, 44, Nura Jemal, 35, and their three children, Yaqub Hashim, six, Firdaws Hashim, 12, and Yahya Hashim, 13: Relatives described Hashim Kedir as “intelligent, smart, hardworking, hilarious and caring”, while his wife, Nura, was a “grateful” person who “appreciated even the smallest things in life”, her family said. Their eldest son, Yahya, was described as a “kind, polite, loving, generous, thankful and pure-hearted boy” and relatives said his younger sister Firdaws was the “most intelligent, wise and eloquent girl [they] ever knew”. The family’s youngest member, Yaqub Hashim, was described to his family by schoolfriends as a “funny, hilarious honey with a big smile; a great boy and a kind friend”. | Hashim Kedir, 44, Nura Jemal, 35, and their three children, Yaqub Hashim, six, Firdaws Hashim, 12, and Yahya Hashim, 13: Relatives described Hashim Kedir as “intelligent, smart, hardworking, hilarious and caring”, while his wife, Nura, was a “grateful” person who “appreciated even the smallest things in life”, her family said. Their eldest son, Yahya, was described as a “kind, polite, loving, generous, thankful and pure-hearted boy” and relatives said his younger sister Firdaws was the “most intelligent, wise and eloquent girl [they] ever knew”. The family’s youngest member, Yaqub Hashim, was described to his family by schoolfriends as a “funny, hilarious honey with a big smile; a great boy and a kind friend”. |
| Husna Begum, 22, Reabeya Begum, 64, Mohammed Hanif, 26, Mohammed Hamid, 27, and Kamru Miah, 79: five members of a single family. Inquests heard that they had been identified by dental records and DNA. The family’s flat was on the 17th floor and their bodies were found in or near it. | Husna Begum, 22, Reabeya Begum, 64, Mohammed Hanif, 26, Mohammed Hamid, 27, and Kamru Miah, 79: five members of a single family. Inquests heard that they had been identified by dental records and DNA. The family’s flat was on the 17th floor and their bodies were found in or near it. |
| Gary Maunders, 57: his body was recovered from the 23rd floor. He was believed to have been with his friend Deborah Lamprell, who also died in the blaze, when the fire broke out. Maunders died from injuries “consistent with the effects of fire”, an inquest heard. | Gary Maunders, 57: his body was recovered from the 23rd floor. He was believed to have been with his friend Deborah Lamprell, who also died in the blaze, when the fire broke out. Maunders died from injuries “consistent with the effects of fire”, an inquest heard. |
| Berkti Haftom, 29, and her son Biruk, 12: their family said Berkti was a “generous, caring, loving mother, partner, sister, auntie and friend, and she will be missed by us all forever”. Her son Biruk was described as a “loving, pure-hearted boy, wise beyond his years and known for his politeness, kind heart and his love for his family and friends”. | Berkti Haftom, 29, and her son Biruk, 12: their family said Berkti was a “generous, caring, loving mother, partner, sister, auntie and friend, and she will be missed by us all forever”. Her son Biruk was described as a “loving, pure-hearted boy, wise beyond his years and known for his politeness, kind heart and his love for his family and friends”. |
| Relatives said: “Berkti and Biruk left an everlasting legacy full of lovely memories and their contagious laughter and charisma will live in our hearts forever. We are deeply hurt and heartbroken our angels were taken from us so cruelly, so young. We will not rest until justice is served.” | Relatives said: “Berkti and Biruk left an everlasting legacy full of lovely memories and their contagious laughter and charisma will live in our hearts forever. We are deeply hurt and heartbroken our angels were taken from us so cruelly, so young. We will not rest until justice is served.” |
| Raymond Bernard, also known as Moses, 63: his relatives said he was “gone but not forgotten”. In a statement released via the police, they added: “You are so dearly loved by us all and will sadly be missed by many. May you rest in eternal peace, with love always.” | Raymond Bernard, also known as Moses, 63: his relatives said he was “gone but not forgotten”. In a statement released via the police, they added: “You are so dearly loved by us all and will sadly be missed by many. May you rest in eternal peace, with love always.” |
| Denis Murphy, 56: his family said the “pain, loss and sorrow we feel is indescribable and we have been left devastated with a gaping hole in our hearts that can never be filled” following the identification of his body 10 weeks after the fire. | Denis Murphy, 56: his family said the “pain, loss and sorrow we feel is indescribable and we have been left devastated with a gaping hole in our hearts that can never be filled” following the identification of his body 10 weeks after the fire. |
| “To us he was an inspiration and an amazing, selfless, caring person and we feel lucky and blessed that he was part of our family, and his warmth and love will stay with us forever. What really matters to us is what he stood for – family, friends, community, loyalty and love – and our lives will never be the same without him.” | “To us he was an inspiration and an amazing, selfless, caring person and we feel lucky and blessed that he was part of our family, and his warmth and love will stay with us forever. What really matters to us is what he stood for – family, friends, community, loyalty and love – and our lives will never be the same without him.” |
| Hesham Reman, 57: he was said to have last made contact with his family at about 3am, when he told them he could smell smoke. It was reported that Hesham had diabetes, making it difficult for him to walk down stairs. In the immediate aftermath of the fire, his sister started a frantic search for him. But his body was found later. His provisional cause of death was given as consistent with the effects of fire. | Hesham Reman, 57: he was said to have last made contact with his family at about 3am, when he told them he could smell smoke. It was reported that Hesham had diabetes, making it difficult for him to walk down stairs. In the immediate aftermath of the fire, his sister started a frantic search for him. But his body was found later. His provisional cause of death was given as consistent with the effects of fire. |
| Eslah Elgwahry, 64, and her daughter Mariem, 27: a long-term friend of Mariem shared an appeal to find her soon after the fire. Eslah was found on the 23rd floor and was identified by her dental records, an inquest heard. | Eslah Elgwahry, 64, and her daughter Mariem, 27: a long-term friend of Mariem shared an appeal to find her soon after the fire. Eslah was found on the 23rd floor and was identified by her dental records, an inquest heard. |
| Marjorie Vital, 68, and her son Ernie, 50: Ernie was described by relatives as a “creative individual”, who was a “proud, humble, mature and independent man”. They said: “He will be remembered as a kind, sensitive and caring person with a warm-hearted smile.” | Marjorie Vital, 68, and her son Ernie, 50: Ernie was described by relatives as a “creative individual”, who was a “proud, humble, mature and independent man”. They said: “He will be remembered as a kind, sensitive and caring person with a warm-hearted smile.” |
| Marjorie was a “beautiful, joyful, independent, intelligent, kind-hearted, sensitive individual, who dedicated her life to her children”, her family said. She had worked in the textile industry for many years. “Through her creativity and joy of life she was an inspiration to many of us,” relatives added. | Marjorie was a “beautiful, joyful, independent, intelligent, kind-hearted, sensitive individual, who dedicated her life to her children”, her family said. She had worked in the textile industry for many years. “Through her creativity and joy of life she was an inspiration to many of us,” relatives added. |
| Sakina Afrasehabi, 68, and her sister Fatemeh, 65: they were on the 16th floor of the tower and their deaths were confirmed more than two months later. | Sakina Afrasehabi, 68, and her sister Fatemeh, 65: they were on the 16th floor of the tower and their deaths were confirmed more than two months later. |
| Deborah Lamprell, 45: her mother described her as a “wonderful, precious daughter, always smiling and helping others”. She said: “Debbie will be missed by her mum and all who had the privilege to meet her.” | Deborah Lamprell, 45: her mother described her as a “wonderful, precious daughter, always smiling and helping others”. She said: “Debbie will be missed by her mum and all who had the privilege to meet her.” |
| Zainab Deen, 32 and her son, Jeremiah, two: Her parents, Zainu and Maria Deen, said: “It is with great sadness that we can confirm we have been notified by the police that our daughter Zainab Deen died in the tragic Grenfell Tower fire.” Friends have described her as a “beautiful, loving lady”. She was found with the body of Jeremiah on the 14th floor. | Zainab Deen, 32 and her son, Jeremiah, two: Her parents, Zainu and Maria Deen, said: “It is with great sadness that we can confirm we have been notified by the police that our daughter Zainab Deen died in the tragic Grenfell Tower fire.” Friends have described her as a “beautiful, loving lady”. She was found with the body of Jeremiah on the 14th floor. |
| Jessica Urbano Ramirez, 12: her parents said they felt “totally crushed” at the news of her death. “Our little girl was loving, kind-hearted and caring. She brought joy to everyone who met her and her laugh was contagious. Jessica will leave a lasting legacy in the hearts of her family and friends and the many, many people who didn’t know her personally but have come to know her since that night of 14 June. Her light will shine bright and will light our individual paths as we start to move forward into coming to terms with our loss and heartbreak.” | Jessica Urbano Ramirez, 12: her parents said they felt “totally crushed” at the news of her death. “Our little girl was loving, kind-hearted and caring. She brought joy to everyone who met her and her laugh was contagious. Jessica will leave a lasting legacy in the hearts of her family and friends and the many, many people who didn’t know her personally but have come to know her since that night of 14 June. Her light will shine bright and will light our individual paths as we start to move forward into coming to terms with our loss and heartbreak.” |
| Joseph Daniels, 69: he reportedly suffered from dementia and, in a state of confusion, could not be persuaded to leave the tower. His remains were recovered from the 16th floor, where he lived, and the cause of his death was also recorded as “consistent with the effects of fire”. | Joseph Daniels, 69: he reportedly suffered from dementia and, in a state of confusion, could not be persuaded to leave the tower. His remains were recovered from the 16th floor, where he lived, and the cause of his death was also recorded as “consistent with the effects of fire”. |
| Logan Gomes: one of the disaster’s most poignant cases. Logan was stillborn in hospital in the hours after the fire and police have attributed his death to it. | Logan Gomes: one of the disaster’s most poignant cases. Logan was stillborn in hospital in the hours after the fire and police have attributed his death to it. |
| Mohammad al-Haj Ali, 23: the first victim to be identified, the engineering student had fled Syria for the UK three years ago. His family called him a “very amazing and kind person”, adding: “He gave love to everyone. He came to the UK because he had ambitions and aims for his life and for his family.” | Mohammad al-Haj Ali, 23: the first victim to be identified, the engineering student had fled Syria for the UK three years ago. His family called him a “very amazing and kind person”, adding: “He gave love to everyone. He came to the UK because he had ambitions and aims for his life and for his family.” |
| Mary Mendy, 52, and her daughter Khadija Saye, 24: the latter was an artist whose work is being exhibited at the Venice Biennale and whose career seemed about to take off. She shared a 20th-floor flat with her mother, Mary Mendy, who was described as a “wonderful sister” and “an incredible aunt” by relatives. On behalf of the family, Mendy’s sister Betty Jackson said: “Your heart was pure. Your soul was one of a kind. You will be missed for a lifetime. You will remain forever in our hearts.” | Mary Mendy, 52, and her daughter Khadija Saye, 24: the latter was an artist whose work is being exhibited at the Venice Biennale and whose career seemed about to take off. She shared a 20th-floor flat with her mother, Mary Mendy, who was described as a “wonderful sister” and “an incredible aunt” by relatives. On behalf of the family, Mendy’s sister Betty Jackson said: “Your heart was pure. Your soul was one of a kind. You will be missed for a lifetime. You will remain forever in our hearts.” |
| Anthony Disson, 65: known as Tony, he was described by relatives as a “real family man”. They added: “His boys were his life. He was a loving husband and a one-in-a-million dad.” He had four sons and five grandchildren, with a sixth due in September, and three great-grandchildren. | Anthony Disson, 65: known as Tony, he was described by relatives as a “real family man”. They added: “His boys were his life. He was a loving husband and a one-in-a-million dad.” He had four sons and five grandchildren, with a sixth due in September, and three great-grandchildren. |
| Khadija Khalloufi, 52: her husband, Sabah Abdullah, said they had been separated as they tried to escape the building and police later told him her body had been found on the grass outside. “She was my other half. She was my partner,” he told Mail Online. “She was everything.” | Khadija Khalloufi, 52: her husband, Sabah Abdullah, said they had been separated as they tried to escape the building and police later told him her body had been found on the grass outside. “She was my other half. She was my partner,” he told Mail Online. “She was everything.” |
| Sheila, 84: a poet, artist and philosopher, Sheila “gave her many friends much love and inspiration”, her family said. They added that she was a “very active and well-respected member of the local community” who left behind two sons, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was previously known as Sheila Smith. | Sheila, 84: a poet, artist and philosopher, Sheila “gave her many friends much love and inspiration”, her family said. They added that she was a “very active and well-respected member of the local community” who left behind two sons, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was previously known as Sheila Smith. |
| Isaac Paulos, five: a “beloved son” who went missing as he and his family tried to escape the fire. His relatives said: “We will all miss our kind, energetic, generous little boy. He was such a good boy who was loved by his friends and family. We will miss him forever, but we know God is looking after him now and that he is safe in heaven.” | Isaac Paulos, five: a “beloved son” who went missing as he and his family tried to escape the fire. His relatives said: “We will all miss our kind, energetic, generous little boy. He was such a good boy who was loved by his friends and family. We will miss him forever, but we know God is looking after him now and that he is safe in heaven.” |
| Abdeslam Sebbar, 77: named among those who died by police. The inquest heard that he had been found in a flat on the 11th floor and was identified by his DNA. | Abdeslam Sebbar, 77: named among those who died by police. The inquest heard that he had been found in a flat on the 11th floor and was identified by his DNA. |
| Omar Belkadi, 32, Farah Hamdan, 31, Malak Belkadi, eight, and Leena Belkadi, six months: four of the five members of a single family that lived on the 20th floor died in the fire. Six-year-old Tazmin was later found alive in hospital. Leena was found in her mother’s arms, Westminster coroner’s court was told. | Omar Belkadi, 32, Farah Hamdan, 31, Malak Belkadi, eight, and Leena Belkadi, six months: four of the five members of a single family that lived on the 20th floor died in the fire. Six-year-old Tazmin was later found alive in hospital. Leena was found in her mother’s arms, Westminster coroner’s court was told. |
| Gloria Trevisan, 26, and Marco Gottardi, 27: an Italian couple who moved to London together. Trevisan was an architecture graduate who completed her master’s degree in architecture at the University of Venice last October and had come to London to find work, said her family’s lawyer, Maria Cristina Sandrin. Police confirmed Gottardi’s death after his father told La Nuova Venezia that his body had been found next to that of his partner. | Gloria Trevisan, 26, and Marco Gottardi, 27: an Italian couple who moved to London together. Trevisan was an architecture graduate who completed her master’s degree in architecture at the University of Venice last October and had come to London to find work, said her family’s lawyer, Maria Cristina Sandrin. Police confirmed Gottardi’s death after his father told La Nuova Venezia that his body had been found next to that of his partner. |
| Ali Yawar Jafari, 82: he was “loved and will be greatly missed by his family and the wider community”, relatives said. Jafari is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren. He was taken from the building by firefighters but pronounced dead at the scene, an inquest into his death heard. One of the oldest victims of the fire, he lived on the 10th floor with his wife and daughter, with whom he was believed to have lost contact as they tried to escape. | Ali Yawar Jafari, 82: he was “loved and will be greatly missed by his family and the wider community”, relatives said. Jafari is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren. He was taken from the building by firefighters but pronounced dead at the scene, an inquest into his death heard. One of the oldest victims of the fire, he lived on the 10th floor with his wife and daughter, with whom he was believed to have lost contact as they tried to escape. |
| Mohamed Neda, 57: the coroner lauded the dignity of the relatives of Neda who attended the opening of his inquest. He is understood to have stayed behind because he was injured, while his wife was carried all the way down from the top floor to relative safety by their son. | Mohamed Neda, 57: the coroner lauded the dignity of the relatives of Neda who attended the opening of his inquest. He is understood to have stayed behind because he was injured, while his wife was carried all the way down from the top floor to relative safety by their son. |
| Vincent Chiejina, 60: the coroner offered “sincere condolences” at the inquest into his death, which heard that Chiejina was found on the 17th floor of the tower and identified by his DNA. The provisional cause of death was given as “consistent with the effects of fire”. | Vincent Chiejina, 60: the coroner offered “sincere condolences” at the inquest into his death, which heard that Chiejina was found on the 17th floor of the tower and identified by his DNA. The provisional cause of death was given as “consistent with the effects of fire”. |
| Hamid Kani, 61: according to his family in Iran, he had no relatives in the UK. His relatives said: “Hamid will always be remembered for his wit, compassion and devotion to his family and friends. No words can express our sorrow for his loss and the way he left us. He will always be part of our lives and his memory will live on.” | Hamid Kani, 61: according to his family in Iran, he had no relatives in the UK. His relatives said: “Hamid will always be remembered for his wit, compassion and devotion to his family and friends. No words can express our sorrow for his loss and the way he left us. He will always be part of our lives and his memory will live on.” |
| Steven Power, 63: the father of five was reportedly reluctant to leave his two bull terriers and told relatives: “I’m staying here with my dogs.” | Steven Power, 63: the father of five was reportedly reluctant to leave his two bull terriers and told relatives: “I’m staying here with my dogs.” |