Brit Shannon Bowe, 28, dies during gastric band surgery in Turkey as heartbroken boyfriend pays tribute

A BRIT has died during gastric band surgery in Turkey as her boyfriend was left heartbroken from the tragedy. Shannon Bowe, 28, who died on Saturday during the procedure, has been remembered as an “angel”. Shannon Bowe, 28, who died on Saturday Gastric band surgery is a weight loss procedure in which a band is placed around the stomach to decrease food consumption. Ross Stirling, her boyfriend, posted a tribute online that read: “Sleep tight my angel, love you forever and always.” THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY… The Sun is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Download our fantastic, new and improved free App for the best ever Sun Online experience. For iPhone click here, for Android click here.  Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.