Overview

• Alan Kirby, 67, died in Athens on August 25 from septic shock, his family confirmed.
• He was airlifted from Zante to a private Athens hospital, placed on a ventilator and in a medically induced coma, and never regained consciousness.
• His insurer voided the holiday policy after a five-day review found a previously known lung mass, telling the family it would cover only care up to the start of those checks, a five‑day bill of about £14,000.
• He was transferred to Athens General Hospital under GHIC coverage, but the estimated £45,000 air ambulance home was not covered; the family raised about £9,500.
• Following his death, some outlets report the insurer said it would settle the £14,000 private-hospital bill, and the family plan a cremation in Athens with a live link for relatives and friends.