Three women who died in sea off Brighton beach named as sisters

20 May 2026 • 10:57 PM MYT
The Independent
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Three women who died in sea off Brighton beach named as sisters

  • The father of three sisters whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton beach has expressed his profound grief.
  • Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walter, 32, and Rebecca Walter, 31, from the Uxbridge area of west London, died following an incident on 13 May.
  • Their father, Joseph, stated that the tragedy has "left an emptiness that words cannot heal".
  • He described his daughters as his "joy, strength, and the beautiful light" that brought happiness and love to their family.
  • Joseph emphasised that his daughters will be "forever loved, forever missed, forever remembered" and their spirits live on in their hearts.

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