AN actress who appeared in Doctor Who died at 29 after suffering two seizures from undiagnosed epilepsy.
Amii Lowndes collapsed in her parents’ back garden from SUDEP – sudden unexpected death in epilepsy.
The condition is estimated to kill around 600 people a year in the UK.
Despite having had two seizures – one just 13 days before her death – doctors had not diagnosed epilepsy.
Amii’s family say she had no idea the attacks could kill her, and they are pushing for greater awareness of SUDEP.
Mum Bea said: “Amii first had a seizure in 2018 but we only learned about SUDEP upon her death.
“Both she and we would have wanted the opportunity to know that seizures, just like heart attacks, can be fatal.”
Speaking after the inquest into Amii’s death, Bea added: “We want change.
“Nothing will bring Amii back but if we can save one other family going through our pain, it will be worth it.”
Amii, who also had parts in Casualty and Skins, collapsed in Bristol after returning from her home in London during the first lockdown.
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