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Anne Hughes, 73, Grandmother From Viral Shop‑Shutter Clip, Dies of Cancer

Loved ones recall her good humor about the 2024 mishap that briefly made her famous.

Overview

  • National outlets report she died in hospital shortly before Christmas 2025 with family at her bedside.
  • She drew worldwide attention after CCTV showed her lifted about 10 feet by electronic shutters outside the Best One shop in Tonteg near Pontypridd.
  • Shop owner Amir Akram opened the shutters unaware and is seen rushing to help in the 31‑second footage.
  • The clip amassed more than 100 million views across social platforms, with the BBC citing well over 50 million on its own channels.
  • She was not seriously injured and experienced a brief burst of fame with TV requests and selfie stops before returning to private life.