Parents of Brit lawyer, 28, who died after being given ‘methanol shots’ in Laos pay tribute to ‘beautiful daughter’

THE parents of a British lawyer killed after drinking alocohol suspected to have been laced with methanol in Laos have spoken.

Simone, 28, from Orpington, Kent, died on Thursday after she fell ill from drinking free shots allegedly laced with methanol while in Laos, South East Asia.

Simone White has died

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White’s parents described her as a “beautiful, kind and loving daughter.”

They added: “Simone was one of a kind and had the most wonderful energy and spark for life.”

White’s employers, London law firm Squire Patton Boggs, also paid tribute.

The firm said in a statement: “It is with deep sadness that we mourn the tragic passing of our dear friend and colleague Simone White.

“Simone was a talented colleague with a bright future ahead of her and someone who epitomised our firm values.

“Our thoughts go out to all of Simone’s family, friends, and those colleagues and clients who had the privilege to work with and know Simone.

“She will be sincerely missed.”

White was staying in the backpacking hotspot Vang Vieng where five other tourists also died from suspected alcohol poisoning.

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