Death of cricket star Steve James' daughter will be investigated over hospital delays in days before she died aged 21 from suspected sepsis By Ed Holt Published: 10:53, 19 September 2024 | Updated: 11:07, 19 September 2024 e-mail View comments The death of former England cricket star Steve James' daughter is set to be investigated over concerns about hospital delays in the days before she died from suspected sepsis . Bethan James, 21, tragically died on February 9 2020 - a day after she was taken ill. She lived in Cardiff and was studying at university at the time.
The 21-year-old had undergone a bowel operation at a young age and was diagnosed with Crohn's disease the year before her death. An inquest heard that the investigation will look into possible delays in her medical care - including her transfer by ambulance to hospital as well as her admission to hospital itself. Mr James, who is a former Glamorgan and England batsman, has spoken of his heartbreak at losing Bethan and being unable to get home before she passed away.
Bethan James (pictured), 21, tragically died on February 9 2020 - a day after she was taken ill from a suspected case of sepsis Bethan with her father former Glamorgan and England batsman Steve James. Mr James has spoken of his heartbreak at losing Bethan and being unable to get home before she passed away Mr James previously said: 'When I left, I didn't actually go up and see Bethan, I shouted to her and said 'goodbye' from downstairs. The next time I .