Romanian dies in fall at London’s Saint Paul’s cathedral

Romanian student Lidia Drăgescu, 23, died on October 11 after falling from St. Paul’s Whispering Gallery to the cathedral floor. She fell some 30 meters.

Drăgescu was residing in Romford, Essex. She had dreams of becoming a neurosurgeon and was also a figure skater, The Mirror reported. Two notes were found on the woman, one where she asking for her mother’s forgiveness, and another asking for the forgiveness of those who saw her fall, according to RFI.ro. Her family said in a tribute in her memory: “Our daughter and sister was the most beautiful person in the world. Her heart was pure and kind, a soul from another world." "She was an outstanding student and a talented figure skater. Beautiful, intelligent and kind. She would always help me, not allowing me to do any difficult chores." "Her love for us was beyond measure, she was selfless and kind. Everything that she had she shared with us, always putting us first. We love her and will always love her.” The Police are treating the death as non-suspicious. St. Paul’s said in a statement that it was “deeply saddened” by the death. “We think and pray especially at this time for the woman who died, and for all those who were close to her and who loved and cared for her.” editor@romania-insider.com (Photo source: Wikipedia/ Aiwok; City of London Police)