Parents of British lawyer killed by methanol poisoning in Laos pay tribute to ‘loving daughter’

The parents of a British lawyer who died after being poisoned with methanol in Laos have described her as a “beautiful, kind and loving daughter”.

Simone White, 28, was one of six people who died as a result of drinking methanol-laced vodka from a local bar in the southeast Asian country.

In a statement issued by Ms White’s employers, law firm Squire Patton Boggs, her parents said: “We are devastated by the loss of our beautiful, kind and loving daughter Simone.

“Simone was one of a kind and had the most wonderful energy and spark for life. She was a soul who gave so much to so many and was loved by her family, friends and colleagues.

“Simone has been taken from us too soon, she will be sorely missed by her brother, grandmother and entire family.

“Our hearts go out to all other families who have been affected by this terrible tragedy.”

The London law firm added Ms White was a “talented colleague with a bright future ahead of her”, adding that she will be “sincerely missed”.

It follows the news that two Australian teenagers have also died, as well as two Danish women in their 20s and a 56-year-old US citizen.

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