A devastated man paid tribute to his wife as "one in a billion" after she suddenly went downhill and died following "a bit of a cold" over Christmas.
Ricky Hill, from Coventry, said his world has fallen apart since the tragic death of wife Lindsey Victoria Hill who died on January 28.
He said that his wife was suffering from a mild cold over the festive period but her condition quickly deteriorated in hospital where she picked up sepsis, reported CoventryLive.
“She had a bit of a cough and a bit of a cold. We thought it was down to the flu that everybody had but she started to get worse,” said Ricky.
Lindsey was already battling a number of health problems, when she picked up the original cold and was prescribed antibiotics by her GP.
But as her condition continued to deteriorate, Ricky took the decision to dial 999 after feeling that "something was not quite right".
Paramedics said due to existing health problems, the 40-year-old would need to be taken to hospital for precautionary checks.
And it was at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire that Lindsey picked up sepsis which her husband Ricky termed a "killer".
Ricky was told to prepare for the worst as doctors said they had exhausted every possible option to save Lindsey who died hours later, aged 40.
“Lindsey, my beautiful wife, gained her angel wings on Saturday, January 28 and I sadly lost her,” he said.
“She was one in a billion. She would go into any room and she would light it up.
“If you needed anything, no matter how big or small, if she had it, she would give it to you. If she had her last pound and somebody needed it more than her, she would give it away. She was amazing, there are no other words to describe her.”
Ricky said his wife changed his life after supporting him during some of his toughest moments. Looking up at the sky, he said: “She is the brightest star in the sky.
“She was everything a man could ask for and more. I was homeless, I had nowhere to go and she changed my life.”
Ricky said he has been "overwhelmed" by the support he has received since the death of his wife Lindsey. A fundraiser to help with funeral costs has currently raised more than £1,500. Anyone who wishes to donate can do so by clicking here.
