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British Influencer, 20, Dies After Reported ‘Laughing Gas’ Use

Family links the death to nitrous-oxide–related blood clots and urges tighter UK sales rules.

Overview

  • Relatives confirmed Amy Louise Leonard’s death via a GoFundMe post seeking help with funeral costs.
  • Reports from family and local media say doctors found multiple blood clots in her heart and lungs after she inhaled nitrous oxide.
  • She was admitted to Bolton Hospital on September 29 and died three days later following cardiac arrest.
  • Hours before being hospitalized, Leonard posted a warning on social media about the risks of nitrous oxide and said she had been unable to walk for weeks.
  • Her mother said she had suffered severe leg pain beforehand, as coverage highlights rising UK use of the Class C drug and its serious health risks.