An Aussie father-of-two has tragically died on a cruise ship holiday with his family.
Edward Langley fell over on a footpath while on a stopover in Vanuatu, a popular holiday destination in the Pacific Islands about 1750km east of .
He may have died from a heart attack or a stroke, his family said.
Mr Langley, originally from Pretoria in South Africa, is now being mourned by his wife Heidi and their children Marizel and Timmy.
Family friend Estie Esterhuizen said his exact cause of death was still unknown.
‘Our deepest and most sincere condolences to each of you,’ she wrote online.
‘We can’t even begin to understand what you are all going through now…’
Ms Esterhuizen is raising funds for the family through a GoFundMe campaign which has so far raised more than $5,000.
‘Hopefully we can all make a difference in helping [Heidi] and the family in this unsure and devastating time with the sudden loss of her husband, Edward,’ she said.
‘There have been a few requests on how friends and family can support and help her, so this is just one way to donate and help.
‘I want to thank you on behalf of Heidi and hope that we can come together, to not only celebrate Edward’s life but also support this family that needs all of us now more than ever.’
Many shared their condolences with the Langley family on social media.
‘So terribly sorry for Heidi Langley and family. May the Lord surround you and the children at this time. You are not alone. All our love for you and we are keeping you in our prayers,’ one woman wrote.
‘So terribly sorry to hear. Thinking of you Heidi and the children,’ a second said.
A third wrote: ‘Oh my goodness, this is terrible news. So sorry to hear this, Heidi! We are praying for you and the children.’
More than $5,000 of the campaign’s $10,000 goal has been raised at the time of writing.