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Parents 'devastated' over daughter's suspected poisoning death Parents 'devastated' over daughter's suspected poisoning death
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Simone White's parents described their daughter as a "soul who gave so much"Simone White's parents described their daughter as a "soul who gave so much"
The parents of British lawyer Simone White, who died in a suspected poisoning in Laos, have said they are "devastated" by the "terrible tragedy".The parents of British lawyer Simone White, who died in a suspected poisoning in Laos, have said they are "devastated" by the "terrible tragedy".
Ms White died in hospital after drinking alcohol suspected to have been laced with methanol in the backpacking hotspot Vang Vieng.Ms White died in hospital after drinking alcohol suspected to have been laced with methanol in the backpacking hotspot Vang Vieng.
The 28-year-old was one of six tourists to die in the popular tourist town.The 28-year-old was one of six tourists to die in the popular tourist town.
In a statement, her parents said: "Simone was one of a kind and had the most wonderful energy and spark for life.In a statement, her parents said: "Simone was one of a kind and had the most wonderful energy and spark for life.
"She was a soul who gave so much to so many and was loved by her family, friends and colleagues.""She was a soul who gave so much to so many and was loved by her family, friends and colleagues."
They said their daughter had been "taken far too soon" and would be "sorely missed by her brother, grandmother and entire family".They said their daughter had been "taken far too soon" and would be "sorely missed by her brother, grandmother and entire family".
They added: "Our hearts go out to all other families who have been affected by this terrible tragedy."They added: "Our hearts go out to all other families who have been affected by this terrible tragedy."
Ms White's employer, law firm Squire Patton Boggs, described her as a "talented colleague with a bright future".
In a statement the firm said: "It is with deep sadness that we mourn the tragic passing of our dear friend and colleague Simone White."
The spokesperson added that Ms White, from Orpington, south-east London, was "someone who epitomised our firm values".
In comments under the statement posted on professional networking site LinkedIn, colleagues and others in the legal sector also offered their condolences and shared memories.
One colleague at the firm wrote: "Simone was one of the kindest, most genuine and thoughtful people I have ever met."
Holly Bowles, left, and teammate Bianca Jones were visiting Laos from Australia
Holly Bowles, a 19-year-old Australian, became the sixth person to die from the suspected poisoning on Friday.Holly Bowles, a 19-year-old Australian, became the sixth person to die from the suspected poisoning on Friday.
Her friend Bianca Jones, also 19, an unnamed US man and two Danish women, aged 19 and 20, are also among the victims. Her friend and teammate Bianca Jones, also 19, an unnamed US man and two Danish women, aged 19 and 20, are also among the victims.
News reports and testimonies suggest the tourists may have consumed alcohol laced with methanol - a deadly substance often found in bootleg alcohol.News reports and testimonies suggest the tourists may have consumed alcohol laced with methanol - a deadly substance often found in bootleg alcohol.
Medical specialists say drinking as little as 25 millilitres of methanol can be fatal, but it is sometimes added to drinks because it is cheaper than alcohol.Medical specialists say drinking as little as 25 millilitres of methanol can be fatal, but it is sometimes added to drinks because it is cheaper than alcohol.
Christer Hogstrand, a professor of molecular ecotoxicology, at King’s College London said it was also "not uncommon in home-distilled alcohol".Christer Hogstrand, a professor of molecular ecotoxicology, at King’s College London said it was also "not uncommon in home-distilled alcohol".
"Methanol is like the alcohol in our drinks – colourless and odourless – but its impact on humans can be deadly," he explained. "It has a different carbon atom structure which completely changes how humans process it in the body, leading to these potentially fatal consequences.""Methanol is like the alcohol in our drinks – colourless and odourless – but its impact on humans can be deadly," he explained. "It has a different carbon atom structure which completely changes how humans process it in the body, leading to these potentially fatal consequences."
It is not yet known where any of the people who fell sick or died were poisoned.It is not yet known where any of the people who fell sick or died were poisoned.
It can take up to 24 hours for victims to start showing signs of illness.It can take up to 24 hours for victims to start showing signs of illness.
Ms White's employer, law firm Squire Patton Boggs, described her as a "talented colleague with a bright future". The Nana Backpacker Hostel - where the Australian teenagers were staying - has said it gave out free shots to around 100 guests the previous evening.
In a statement, the firm said: "It is with deep sadness that we mourn the tragic passing of our dear friend and colleague Simone White." But the hostel's manager told news agency Associated Press that no other guests had become unwell., external
A spokesperson described Ms White, from Orpington, south-east London, as "someone who epitomised our firm values". The manager of the hostel has since been detained for questioning by police.