‘Profound sadness:’ Cruise ship captain dies on board after medical emergency
The captain of a cruise ship has died while working on board, guests have been told.
Captain Michele Bartolomei, who was at the helm of Diamond Princess, died while the ship was on a 19-night cruise around Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and China.
A letter, which has been shared online, was delivered to passengers’ cabins announcing the devastating update.
“It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Captain Michele Bartolomei, who died onboard Diamond Princess earlier of a sudden medical emergency,” it said.
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