Woman, 21, with 'heart of pure gold' dies suddenly after falling ill at nightclub

Olivia Spencer from, Rhondda, had a "heart of pure gold" said her family in a tribute after the 21-year-old became ill and tragically died after visiting a Cardiff nightclub

A woman who suddenly fell ill and died after visiting a Cardiff nightclub had a "heart of pure gold" said her family.

Olivia Spencer, an NHS worker from Pentre, Rhondda, has now been named after she tragically died following a visit to a techno music event in the Butetown area of the city. The 21-year-old became unwell in the early hours of December 2.

South Wales Police has said it is continuing to investigate her sudden and unexplained death but they are not treating it as suspicious. Her family said in a statement: “We as a family are absolutely devastated, Olivia was one of a kind with a heart of pure gold, she lit up every room she walked into with her funny, bubbly personality. She will be missed by all who knew her.”

Aunt Natalie Palmer said: "Words fail me, there are so many wonderful memories that I will cherish forever. You will be forever missed, I am so lost for words." While pal of the healthcare support worker, Mia Clayton, wrote: "Our beautiful Liv, I'm so grateful to have shared the best memories with you, you truly was one of a kind.

"Hope your partying hard up there like we all know you love to do crazy girl, nothing will ever be the same without you here. I'm absolutely heartbroken. To think we will never be able to see your crazy dance moves or hear your nuts stories again absolutely kills me, the world is so cruel. I'll always love and miss you Olivia, forever 21 our beautiful angel."

Her cousin Nicole James, added: "I still can't get my head around that you're gone, or that I'm even having to write this. My crazy little cousin.. you were taken from us too early." Sharing a picture of her and Olivia together, Nicole added: "Every time I look at this photo and see the way you're looking up at me I cry. I will miss our crazy convo's and your wicked little laugh. You're going to be missed so much!!! Rest in peace beautiful girl xxx"

It is understood the incident happened at a music event at Vaults underground dance venue on Bute Street, where techno DJ and producer Azyr had been playing. Another event scheduled to take place at the venue on Saturday night was cancelled.

A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: "South Wales Police is continuing to investigate the sudden and unexplained death of a 21-year-old woman who was taken ill at a music event in Butetown, Cardiff, during the early hours of Saturday morning. She has been formally identified as Olivia Spencer from Pentre, Rhondda." The force added that there are no suspicious circumstances, and a file is being prepared on behalf of HM Coroner.

Vaults is located in the basement of Portland House, a historic building which formerly hosted a bank, and primarily hosts techno, house and drum and bass events. The building was originally the Cardiff docks branch of the National Provincial Bank before later being run by NatWest. As of 2018 monthly music events were hosted in the venue and it received a permanent licence in the same year.

In a statement the club said: "As a venue, we are absolutely heartbroken due to the events of Friday night. During the event, concerns were raised for an individual who was immediately taken to the onsite medic for medical assistance. South Wales Ambulance Service arrived within minutes to the aid of our medic, but tragically the individual passed away despite every effort from the medical staff.

"We would like to send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the individual and offer our continued support during this tragic time. Safety is our number one priority as a venue, and we will continue to implement our strict policies through our upcoming events."