Jessie Melcolm/InstagramA teenager has tragically died only a day after she called her mother to complain of flu-like symptoms.
19-year-old Jessie Melcolm, a freshman student at Tallahassee Community College, was found unresponsive in her apartment on Tuesday (November 6).
The former cheerleading captain from Florida was immediately rushed to hospital where sadly she later died.
Jessie Melcolm/InstagramAs reported by Action News Jax, the day before her unexpected death Melcom had rang her mother to complain of a headache and sore throat.
When Jessie’s mum had received no response to her messages the next day then, she asked a friend to check in on her daughter at the apartment.
Thee District 2 Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed a preliminary cause of death has not yet been determined but foul play is not suspected.
Jessie Melcolm/InstagramFamily and friends are baffled by the news wondering what happened to the young and active cheerleader who also competed at state level in gymnastics at the Jacksonville Academy of Gymnastics.
While the Health Department awaits the autopsy reports, they could not comment on the investigation.
Authorities have stated though there are no initial signs of an overdose or meningitis which can kill someone within 24 hours of contracting the disease.
Dr. Sunil Joshi Director of the Duval County Medical Foundation then suggested Melcolm may have died as a result of a hemorrhage or aneurysm.
He explained:
Well if it’s not that, then an acute headache that leads to death within minutes or hours, you think about a hemorrhage or an aneurysm.
Jessie Melcolm/InstagramJessie’s friends and family have been receiving numerous messages of support as people have been remembering the teenager and paying tribute to her online.
The Creeks Baseball Club, where Melcolm’s father and brother are coaches, asked people to donate to a care package they are sending to the family.
On their website, the club wrote:
The Melcolm family is such a large part of the CBC family! We have been overwhelmed at the outpouring of love and offers of support for Coach Rusty, Coach Reed, and Coach Fitzpatrick’s family.
A care package, including food and various gift cards, is being assembled. If you would like to donate, please click on the PayPal link below. Any extra funds will be donated to the Melcolm family.
Jessie Melcolm/InstagramJessie’s friend Kennedy Whitsell posted an emotional tribute on Facebook sharing photos of the two of them together.
She wrote:
I woke up this morning still in shock of the loss of our sweet girl. Jessie was such an influential individual in my life. She had a way to brighten your day every time you saw her.
Please join me in praying for the Melcolm family in this time of tragedy. I still cannot seem to wake up from this dream, love you too much Jessie Girl, my forever guardian angel.
Jessie Melcolm/InstagramMelcolm’s family will be hosting a gathering to celebrate Jessie’s life November 17.
Our thoughts are with Jessie’s friends and family during this difficult time.
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