Daughter of ex-England star, 21, died in hospital with heartbroken dad unable to travel home as inquest into her death opens
Inquest opens into death of Francesca Eastwood, 21
The daughter of former England and Aston Villa footballer Paul Eastwood has died in hospital at the age of 21, with her heartbroken father unable to travel home for the inquest into her death.
An inquest into the death of Francesca Eastwood opened at Chesterfield Coroners' Court on May 16, with her father, who lives abroad, unable to attend due to travel restrictions.
Eastwood's father played for England's under-21 team and made over 200 appearances for Aston Villa, before moving to South Africa with his family when Francesca was a teenager.
Francesca Eastwood died in hospital on May 4
Francesca Eastwood passed away in hospital on May 4, with her cause of death yet to be determined.
The inquest into her death was opened and adjourned by the coroner, who will now await the results of further investigations before deciding whether a full hearing is necessary.
Eastwood's family have been left devastated by her death, and have paid tribute to her as a "kind and caring" young woman.
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