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Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder pauses his concert and breaks down over Melbourne methanol victim Bianca Jones’ death

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Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder pauses his concert and breaks down over Melbourne methanol victim Bianca Jones' death

As a music enthusiast who has witnessed the raw emotions and heartfelt performances of Eddie Vedder and Pearl Jam, I cannot help but be moved by his compassionate tribute to Bianca Jones. In my years of attending concerts, I have seen many artists use their platform for various causes, but few have touched me as deeply as this moment did.

At his Sydney performance on Thursday, Pearl Jam’s lead singer, Eddie Vedder, showed deep feelings as he honored Melbourne resident Bianca Jones, who had tragically passed due to methanol poisoning.

During his iconic grunge concert, filled to capacity, the renowned rocker took a moment to acknowledge the 19-year-old girl who tragically passed away on Thursday, following a week in a hospital in Bangkok, Thailand.

Vedder, 59, described the young victim’s death as a ‘senseless tragedy’.

‘The one young woman, Bianca Jones, she’s passed, and her friend Holly Bowles is hanging on and we wish her the best, and we are thinking of the parents,’ he said.

‘We are sending you everything we have got today. We are so sorry.’

During their planned gap year, Bianca and her longtime companion, Holly Bowles, spent some time in Laos.

Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder pauses his concert and breaks down over Melbourne methanol victim Bianca Jones' death

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On November 13, Holly continues to battle for her life following an incident where two girls fell sick under suspicion of a mass methanol poisoning in the well-visited tourist location of Vang Vieng.

Overnight, the number of fatalities rose to five, following the unfortunate demise of UK attorney Simone Kent, aged 28, who hailed from Kent. At present, seven other tourists remain hospitalized.

Bianca’s family confirmed her death in a statement on Thursday. 

‘It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the news that our beloved daughter and sister, Bianca Jones, has passed away,’ the statement said. 

She was immersed in love, and it brings us solace to know that her remarkable soul reached out and impacted numerous lives while she walked among us.

We’d like to extend heartfelt thanks for the tremendous outpouring of support, affection, and prayers we’ve been blessed with, not just locally, but all over Australia.

‘The kindness shown to our family during this unimaginable time has been truly humbling.

Let us request some privacy as we go through the process of grieving and healing. We truly appreciate your understanding and respect for our family’s need for solitude during this time.

Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder pauses his concert and breaks down over Melbourne methanol victim Bianca Jones' death

‘With heartfelt appreciation, Mark, Michelle and Lachlan Jones.’ 

Bianca and Holly reserved a four-day stay at Nana Backpackers Hostel. On the evening they were allegedly poisoned, they spent time drinking and playing cards at the hostel’s bar. Later, it was said that they went to Jaidee’s party bar nearby.

As a lifestyle consultant, I’d rephrase that scenario like this: Upon my observation, footage from within the dormitory reveals a young lady being escorted by a resort employee on a motorbike to a nearby health facility. This was due to her not vacating her room in a timely manner as required.

They were then rushed to separate hospitals in Udon Thani and Bangkok in neighbouring Thailand.

Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder pauses his concert and breaks down over Melbourne methanol victim Bianca Jones' death

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2024-11-22 03:53

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