In a statement released to the Melton Times today, her family said she'd passed away following an accident in Jordan in the Middle East. 

Leicestershire fundraiser and record-breaker Claire Lomas dies at 44

A woman paralysed from the chest down is determined to complete the Greater Manchester Marathon - even if it takes her more than a week.

Claire Lomas: marathon effort from paralysed fundraiser

Claire from Leicestershire has raised thousands for charity and her fundraising efforts have now been recognised by the Queen. 

Claire Lomas, who was left paraplegic after a riding accident, has finished the race saying it was the hardest walk she'd ever done. 

Claire Lomas from Leicestershire, who was paralysed after falling off
a horse, is about to ride again - this time on a motorbike!

After 16 days, Claire Lomas has crossed the finish line using her bionic legs.

Paralysed from the chest down, for the last 12 days Claire Lomas has been walking the London Marathon with the help of a 'Bionic Suit'. 

A paralysed woman, who is walking the London marathon using a "bionic suit", has been told she won't get a medal because she's too slow.

Sporting and TV celebrities are rallying round a paralysed woman's brave attempt to take on the London Marathon. 