Young mum found dead at her sick child's bedside in hospital

A mother of three has passed away at Children's Health Ireland in Tallaght, Dublin.

Sarah Jane Brazil, 32, was at the bedside of her young son, who was being treated for his own illness, when she unexpectedly died on Sunday.

A spokesperson for the hospital told Independent.ie: "Children's Health Ireland at Tallaght can confirm that an adult passed away unexpectedly at the weekend."

"The person was accompanying a young inpatient who was being treated in the children's service. Children's Health Ireland and Tallaght University Hospital would like to extend their condolences to the family of the deceased.

"As is the case with all unexpected deaths, the relevant authorities were immediately alerted and support was provided to the family.

"No further comment will be made out of respect for the family," the statement concluded.

Tributes have been pouring in for the family of Brazil, with people sending their condolences.

One person wrote, "Such a young beautiful life taken too soon. Rest in peace Sarah Jane Brazil."

"My thoughts and prayers are with the Brazil family Martin and the two kids."

Another added: "I just can't get my head around you being gone Sarah Jane Brazil. All the memories running around my head, friends for 20 years."

Her death notice reads: "The death has occurred of the late Sarah Jane Brazil. Knockmore Park Killinarden, Tallaght. 3rd February 2019.

"She will be sadly missed by her loving partner Martin, daughter Caitlin, son Dean, Mother Christine and father Denis, brothers, sister, nieces, nephew and a large circle of family and friends."