The police say a 52-year-old Italian teacher, who was staying at a guest house in Negril, Westmoreland, died on Monday.

She has been identified as Rossella Mazzoli of Via Cesare Battisti, Maniago, Italy.

Reports from the Negril police are that about 4 a.m., Mazzoli, who was an advanced cancer patient, woke up complaining of chest pains and difficulty breathing.

She died while waiting to be transported to hospital.

Investigations continue.