WA woman faces court over dying man theft

A 41-year-old Perth woman who allegedly repeatedly stole cash from her dying elderly friend has briefly faced court.

Police say Thi-My-An Pham was entrusted with the man's credit and debit cards to help him with his living expenses as his health deteriorated, but withdrew money for herself on many occasions between December 2018 and October 2019.

The victim, aged in his 80s, died in January.

Pham has been charged with 47 counts of stealing and appeared in Perth Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

She is due to face court again on June 17.