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The family of flight attendant, Jenny Lupton, left, who suddenly died during a layover has revealed the final text message the mother sent before her tragic death.
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Air hostess’ final text before being found dead on layover

The family of a flight attendant who suddenly died during a layover has revealed the final text message the mother sent before her tragic death. 

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