First picture of 'beautiful' mum with 'heart of gold' who died on Isle of Man holiday
01.04.2024 - 20:03
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A mum-of-three from Merseyside who died on holiday has been described as a "true diamond" with a "heart of gold" as tributes pour in.
Jillian Hughes was today named as the victim of an alleged assault on the Isle of Man. The Isle of Man Constabulary said an altercation occurred outside the Palace Hotel on Central Promenade in Douglas at around 9.20pm on Friday, March 29.
The 57-year-old, who was visiting the island, sadly died in hospital. John Meadows, of Verney Crescent in Allerton, appeared at Douglas Courthouse on Monday charged with manslaughter, the Liverpool Echo reports.
No application was made for bail and he was remanded until his next court appearance on April 9. Tributes have been paid on social media to Jillian following the news of her death.
One friend said: "How can this even be real? You were the most beautiful woman to walk this earth, an amazing mum to your three girls, a fabulous nan and a true diamond of a friend to me. You were there for everyone!
"I will miss my rosary beads from around the world because no matter where you went you always brought me a set home. This is not a goodbye because I’ll see you when I get there. May you rest in eternal peace Jill."
Paying tribute to the mum-of-three, another friend said: "Heartbroken for them. Such a lovely woman, had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. Loved by everyone. Sleep peacefully."
One friend wrote: "Heartbroken, my best friend from school. Heart of gold. We always had a catch up when we saw each other and a laugh. Sleep peacefully Jill Hughes, going to miss your smile and laugh. Thinking of your lovely family."
A fourth said: "So sad. The most thoughtful, lovely woman I know. RIP Jill thinking of your girls, and grandchildren and