Brit dog groomer, 40, dies after travelling to Turkey for gastric band surgery as family say ‘life won’t be the same’

A BRIT dog groomer has died after travelling to Turkey for gastric band surgery with her family sharing a touching tribute.

Hayley Butler, 40, is believed to have died from complications following gastric sleeve surgery, reports the Eastern Daily Press.

Hayley Butler died following gastric sleeve surgery, reports said

The dog groomer’s mother, Gillian Moore, said: “Hayley was the most happy-go-lucky, caring person – she was always worrying about other people. 

“I am heartbroken. She was my soul mate, my friend and my rock.

“My life will never be the same without her.”

Butler was the owner of dog grooming salon Diva Dogs in Shipfield, Norwich and specialised in Asian Fusion styling.

Customers and pals also took to social media to share their tributes.

One said: “There are some people in this world that make everything seem better, Hayley was one of them.

“She always smiled and we would usually have a giggle about something or other.

“She was lovely to our furry girls and us.

“I feel lucky that I met Hayley, it’s a privilege to have known such a lovely person.”

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