Husband, 98, dies of broken heart a month after burying wife of 65 years

A devoted husband died of a broken heart exactly a month after his wife of 65 years passed away.

Husband, 98, dies of broken heart a month after burying wife of 65 years
Thu, 06 Feb, 2014 - 00:00
Stephen Maguire

John McGettigan’s family claimed he could not stand being apart from his life-long sweetheart Bridget.

Co Donegal man John, who was 98, was buried yesterday after a touching ceremony.

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