‘A queen of Beirut’: Philanthropist Lady Cochrane dies of blast injuries

One of Lebanon’s most prominent philanthropists, Lady Yvonne Sursock Cochrane, has died from injuries she suffered in the massive August 4 explosion that ripped through Beirut.

The family said Lady Cochrane died on Monday from her injuries, aged 98.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Subscribe now

Cancel anytime

Read

Listen

Watch

Play

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

WHATSAPP

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Russian strikes on Odesa kill two ahead of Orthodox Easter ceasefire

‘Just the beginning’: Artemis II crew splashes down after record-breaking moon flyby

US-Iran talks with Vance and Iranian officials in Pakistan as ceasefire strains



Eamonn Holmes in hospital after suffering a stroke

READ NOW