Former Singapore Airline Staff Dies After Ankle Surgery Complications

A 40-year-old former Singapore Airlines flight attendant, Venecia Ng, died suddenly following surgery to repair a fractured ankle sustained in a slip-and-fall accident. The surgery, initially expected to be straightforward with normal recovery, was performed on June 30. However, just two days after the operation, Ng experienced severe breathing difficulties before losing consciousness. Doctors attempted resuscitation without success. The cause of death was determined to be a pulmonary embolism that led to multiple organ failure.

According to reports, on June 22, Ng slipped and fell on a disabled-access ramp while walking between an office building and the hospital where she worked, fracturing her ankle. She was admitted for surgery on June 30 and was initially scheduled to be discharged the next day but chose to remain for an additional day due to leg pain. After surgery, she posted updates about her injury on social media.

On July 2, Ng experienced sudden respiratory distress and collapsed. Medical staff performed CPR for approximately two hours before transferring her to the intensive care unit. She never regained consciousness and passed away in the evening of July 9.

Magdalene Tay, a close friend who knew Ng for 18 years, revealed that Venecia had worked as a Singapore Airlines flight attendant for 10 years before transitioning to healthcare. Tay described her as a selfless, cheerful person who was a source of light and encouragement to everyone, particularly to friends and their families battling cancer.