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Heartbreaking final picture of ex-beauty queen who collapsed and died at Michael Owen’s stables

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The final heartbreaking photo of the former beauty queen who suddenly collapsed and died at Michael Owen’s stables has been shared by her devastated friends – as they paid tribute.

Jessica Whalley, 25, could not be revived by paramedics after she collapsed at Manor House Stables near Malpas, Cheshire where she worked as a transport manager on Tuesday, police said.

Ex-England star Owen and his staff were said to be in floods of tears after Jessica’s shock death. 

In an emotional tribute on Facebook, one of Jessica’s friends shared the last image of the ex-beauty queen and horsewoman enjoying a glass of wine just three days before the tragedy.

They wrote: ‘It’s heartbreaking to hear Jess lost her life today at the tender age of 25. She was riding out doing what she loved. We had so many great times working in Dubai. May she rest in peace. Here’s her just 72 hours ago.’

A friend posted this photo of Jessica Whalley, 25, after her death and said it had been taken just 72 hours previously

Ms Whalley tragically died at work at Michael Owen's Manor House Stables

Ms Whalley tragically died at work at Michael Owen’s Manor House Stables

A witness, Jessica Mair, posted on Facebook: ‘So sad seeing him [Michael Owen] and all his staff in tears today after such a shock to them – such a young age, no health problems… 

‘Life really is too short for we never really know how long we have. Thoughts go out to her family and friends.’

Emergency services attended the stables at around 7.30am on Tuesday, but Ms Whalley was pronounced dead at the scene. Police were informed at around 8.50am. The force said the death is not being treated as suspicious and her next of kin have been informed. A file will be prepared for the coroner.

In a statement, Manor House Stables said: ‘It is with deep sadness that we have to announce that a much-valued member of our team died at work this morning. The family have been informed and both the family and the team at Manor House request privacy at this time.’

Ex-England star Owen and staff at Manor House Stables were in tears following Jessica's death

Ex-England star Owen and staff at Manor House Stables were in tears following Jessica’s death

Jessica collapsed and could not be revived by paramedics at the stable complex in Cheshire

Jessica collapsed and could not be revived by paramedics at the stable complex in Cheshire

Jessica is listed as one of the transport managers at Manor House Stables and also rode horses

Jessica is listed as one of the transport managers at Manor House Stables and also rode horses

Ms Whalley described herself as ‘travelling head person’ at Manor House Stables, and also as working for Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, deputy ruler of Dubai, UAE, who owns a large international network of thoroughbred stables.

In 2018, she posted a photo of the Gulf state, writing: ‘I cannot wait for this to be home for the next 6 months.’ 

In official documents published by the Office of the Traffic Commissioner this month, she is listed as one of the transport managers at Manor House Stables.

She is also a former beauty queen and in 2019 represented the UK in Miss Tourism Universe pageant, screened on MTV and held in Beirut, making it into the final ten contestants.

Manor House Stables expressed their condolences to Jessica's family in a statement

Manor House Stables expressed their condolences to Jessica’s family in a statement 

The horse rider had represented the UK in Miss Tourism Universe pageant in 2019 and reached the final ten

The horse rider had represented the UK in Miss Tourism Universe pageant in 2019 and reached the final ten

This week, Ms Whalley’s friends Maxine Bowley and Jo Neesam both changed their Facebook profiles to photos with her, and their timelines were flooded with messages of condolences.

North West Ambulance Service confirmed it had been called to attend Owen’s stables just before 7.30am with Cheshire Police arriving later. 

A spokesperson said in a statement: ‘We received at call at 7.26 this morning [Tuesday]. We did attend but I am unable to confirm any more details.’

The stables is a purpose-built training facility created by Owen and his family. It has been the base for trainer Hugo Palmer since last spring.

Owen, a former England footballer who played for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Manchester United and Stoke City, set up the stables in 2006. Last summer, his daughter Gemma, an international dressage champion, showcased her impressive horse riding skills at the stables.

Her own horse, called Sirius Black and described as ‘one in a million’, died suddenly in February this year aged 18.

The animal lover worked for a large international network of thoroughbred stables across the world

The animal lover worked for a large international network of thoroughbred stables across the world 

Since the news of her death, Jessica's friends and family have paid tribute to her on social media

Since the news of her death, Jessica’s friends and family have paid tribute to her on social media

There are 105 horses in training at Manor House Stables ahead of the new flat turf season which is due to begin on Saturday.

Trainers Fergal O’Brien and Graeme McPherson, said: ‘Thoughts with all involved.’

One said: ‘Gosh this is absolutely awful news. I am so sorry. Deepest condolences to you all and the family who have lost a loved one.’

While another posted: ‘So sorry to the family and everyone at MHS! A lovely, pleasant person to have worked with! RIP.’

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