Statement from Nicola Shirlaw: Rod Donald's death
Friday, 11 November 2005, 3:26 pm
Press Release: Green Party
11 November 2005
Statement from Nicola Shirlaw in relation
to Rod Donald's death
Christchurch pathologist Martin
Sage has today released his finding in the cause of Rod
Donald's death.
In a letter to Mr Donald's partner Nicola
Shirlaw he said in his opinion the cause of death was viral
myocarditis.
This condition is not immediately
identifiable at autopsy as microscopic examination is
required.
Viral myocarditis is an uncommon but well
recognised cause of sudden death, he said.
Ms Shirlaw said
the letter confirmed that Rod had no pre-existing conditions
or other heart or coronary artery disease.
"I am pleased
the result has come through so quickly. It ends any
speculation."
"Rod's sudden death has been a huge shock to
everyone. There is usually no forewarning to this type of
death and it is apparent it could not have been anticipated
or prevented."
Ms Sirlaw will not be making any further
comment in relation to this
finding.
ENDS
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