A note left by the deceased nurse involved in the Royal hoax call scandal may shed light on her death.
- Nurse's husband calls for thorough investigation into death
- Post-mortem examination conducted on Tuesday
- Inquest into death likely to be opened this week
THE contents of a note left by London nurse Jacintha Saldanha may shed light on the circumstances of her well-publicised death.
Ms Saldanha, 46, died in London on Friday after being found unconscious at her living quarters near the exclusive King Edward VI Hospital where she worked.
British media outlets on Tuesday reported that Ms Saldanha left a note for her family - husband Benedict Barboza and children Junal, 17, and 14-year-old Lisha.
The contents of the note have not been revealed.
While on duty as a senior nurse last week Ms Saldanha answered a hoax call from Australian radio jocks Mel Greig and Michael Christian, who impersonated the Queen and Prince Charles as they sought information about a patient, the pregnant Duchess of Cambridge.
Ms Saldanha unknowingly transferred the call to the ward of Prince William's wife Catherine, where a second nurse gave the DJs confidential information about the Duchess, who was being treated for acute morning sickness.
The chairman of Austereo has written to the British hospital targeted by 2DayFM's radio prank call.
Mr Barboza has called for a thorough investigation into the death of his wife.
Speaking on the family's behalf and with them by his side, British Labour MP Keith Vaz said: "We need to know the facts, fully and clearly. There are unexplained circumstances. The family were in the dark."
Radio station 2Day FM presenters and management, along with hospital representatives and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, have conveyed sympathy over Ms Saldanha's death.
Meanwhile a squabble continues as 2Day FM management insist they made numerous attempts to contact the hospital before going to air with the prank call. The hospital denies the claim.
Advertising will resume on 2Day FM on Thursday with the station to donate all profits until the end of the year to a fund in support of Ms Saldanha's family.
Michael Christian and Mel Greig break down on A Current Affair, in the first interview since the nurse answering their prank call died. Courtesy Nine Network.
A minimum contribution of $500,000 will be made to an appropriate memorial fund which will directly benefit the family.
Southern Cross Austereo CEO Rhys Holleran said: "We are very sorry for what has happened. It is a terrible tragedy and our thoughts continue to be with the family.
"We hope that by contributing to a memorial fund we can help to provide the Saldanha family with the support they need at this very difficult time.
SCA also cancelled the 2Day FM Christmas party yesterday in the wake of the scandal
A $13,000 bar tab had been organised for between 200 and 250 of the company's Sydney employees, and was scheduled to take place at a Sydney nightclub this Thursday.
An Austereo spokeswoman said the party was cancelled out of respect for nurse Jacintha Saldanha and her family.
Speaking about when they first found out about the tragedy that followed their prank call, the 2Day FM hosts broke down on A Current Affair. Vision courtesy of Channel 9.
"This is no time for celebration at Southern Cross Austereo Sydney," she said.
A post-mortem examination was conducted on Tuesday and an inquest into Ms Saldanha's death is likely to be opened and adjourned this week.
Ms Saldanha's mother has been inconsolable and has been under heavy sedation since being told of her daughter's death.
"She is heartbroken," Jacintha's younger brother, Naveen told The Times of India.
"We have kept her under sedation."
Previously family members said they had not told Carmine of Jacintha's passing due to health concerns for the elderly mother who has been suffering from heart problems.
Ben Barboza, the husband of Jacintha Saldanha, the nurse at King Edward VII's hospital who was found dead after a hoax call concerning the Duchess of Cambridge, mourns with his daughter and son. Picture: Getty
* Readers seeking support and information about suicide prevention can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467.
Jacintha Saldanha, pictured centre with her children Junal and Lisha. Picture: Mangalore Media Company
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