Becky North has announced the death of her younger sister Bethan at 31. In an emotional Instagram post, she called her “Our darling sister, Bethan.”
Bethan had lived with cerebral palsy, epilepsy and blindness, after Becky said she was born with fluid on the brain. She also said Bethan needed 24-hour care and had spent 12 weeks in hospital the previous year.
Becky North’s tribute
North wrote that Bethan had “31 beautiful years on this earth, leaving behind more love than words could ever explain.” She added: “We are so proud of you and we will love you and miss you for the rest of our lives. Our hearts are broken, but we feel so lucky to have had you as our sister.”
She closed the tribute with: “Sleep peacefully, our beautiful angel. Until we meet again.” It is a direct family statement, not a public update built for a wider rollout.
David and Christine’s care
North said her parents, David and Christine, had dedicated much of their lives to looking after Bethan. She also said she helped care for her while growing up, including feeding and bathing her.
That matters because Bethan’s life was defined by constant care, not a brief illness or a single crisis. North’s 2013 comments about Bethan’s health already framed racing and everyday worries differently for her, and her latest tribute returns to that same reality.
What the announcement leaves
The post gives Bethan’s age, her long list of health challenges and the family’s grief, but not the cause of death. North’s wording keeps the focus on Bethan’s life and the care that sustained it, which is why the announcement lands as both a tribute and an unresolved final detail.
For readers following the story, the important next step is simple: the family has spoken, and there is no further public update in the tribute itself. The unanswered question is what caused Bethan’s death, and North has not added that detail to her message.
