Chloe Ferris, Lux: Tributes pour in after woman’s sudden death at Belfast nightclub

Named locally as Chloe Ferris, she was in her 20s and died early on Sunday after an incident at Lux nightclub.

Emergency services were called around 2:20 a.m. following reports of two unconscious women.

A spokesperson for Healy Brothers Funeral Directors confirmed Ms Ferris – a beauty technician from Belfast – was pronounced dead at the scene.

The other woman, believed to be a friend of Ms Ferris, remains in hospital and is receiving treatment.

An obituary published by the funeral home stated: “The death of Chloe Ferris, who died on December 1, 2024, has occurred.

“Beloved daughter of Declan and Sharon, beloved sister of Christopher, Declan and Barry, beloved aunt, niece, cousin, member of the “Sister Squad” and friend to many. RIP

“Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

“Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on his soul. Deeply missed by his mother, his heartbroken father and the entire family circle.

Described as “beautiful inside and out” by those who knew her, many took to social media to express their condolences.

A friend wrote: “The kindest friend with the purest soul. Glad to have been your friend.

Another commented: “Heartbreaking. Chloe was the most beautiful person, both inside and out.

“Thinking of his friends and family at this very sad time.”

Beauty training academy Enhance Belfast also posted a tribute online: “Absolutely heartbreaking, our lovely student Chloe.

“I send so much love to his family and friends.”

Ms Ferris’ former primary school, St Clare’s PS in Belfast, expressed its condolences online, adding: “Thinking of one of our former pupils who passed away suddenly today, Chloe Ferris. Deepest condolences to his mother, father and brothers at this heartbreaking time, from all staff, past and present.

Claire Canavan, Sinn Féin councilor for the Court district electoral area, addressed the news in a social media post, calling it “absolutely tragic”.

She wrote: “Devastating news regarding Chloe Ferris.

“It is absolutely tragic that a young woman lost her life so suddenly. I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the Ferris and Dynes families and friends as they come to terms with this heartbreaking news.

SDLP councilor Gary McKeown added: “This is terrible news, and my thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased woman. That such a thing would happen is tragic, but it is particularly poignant at this time of year. »

Sinn Féin MP Órlaithí Flynn also added her sympathies.

The West Belfast MP said: “I am shocked and deeply saddened to learn that a young woman lost her life early on Sunday morning in Belfast city centre.

“This is an absolute tragedy and I would like to offer my deepest condolences to this woman’s family and friends who today learned of this unthinkable and heartbreaking news. My thoughts are also with another woman and her loved ones as she remains in hospital today undergoing treatment.

“Police have asked anyone who could help with their investigation to contact them.”

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police investigations are at a very early stage, and anyone who thinks they may have information that may be helpful can contact police on 101 or submit information online via www.psni .police.uk/makeareport. »