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| ME death mother appears in court | ME death mother appears in court |
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| A woman charged with the attempted murder of her daughter who had chronic fatigue syndrome has appeared in court. | |
| Kathleen Gilderdale, 54, known as Kay, was arrested at her home in Stonegate near Heathfield, East Sussex and charged on Thursday. | Kathleen Gilderdale, 54, known as Kay, was arrested at her home in Stonegate near Heathfield, East Sussex and charged on Thursday. |
| Lynn Gilderdale, 31, who had suffered from ME since the age of 14, was found dead at their home on 4 December. | Lynn Gilderdale, 31, who had suffered from ME since the age of 14, was found dead at their home on 4 December. |
| Magistrates at Brighton granted Ms Gilderdale bail to reappear Lewes Crown Court on 30 April. | Magistrates at Brighton granted Ms Gilderdale bail to reappear Lewes Crown Court on 30 April. |
| Her defence solicitor, Kim Goodall, described her as "someone of immense good character". | Her defence solicitor, Kim Goodall, described her as "someone of immense good character". |
| In a statement after Ms Gilderdale was charged, her family said she retained their "unconditional support". | In a statement after Ms Gilderdale was charged, her family said she retained their "unconditional support". |
| Her family said Lynn, who was left paralysed, showed "immense bravery" during her 17-year battle against ME, enduring constant pain and requiring 24-hour care. | Her family said Lynn, who was left paralysed, showed "immense bravery" during her 17-year battle against ME, enduring constant pain and requiring 24-hour care. |
| She fell ill after receiving a TB vaccination and was diagnosed with ME after suffering from bronchitis, tonsillitis and glandular fever. | She fell ill after receiving a TB vaccination and was diagnosed with ME after suffering from bronchitis, tonsillitis and glandular fever. |
| The condition, which is also known as chronic fatigue syndrome, left her unable to leave her bed. | The condition, which is also known as chronic fatigue syndrome, left her unable to leave her bed. |