‘Gorgeous’ model mum in her 30s dies after being pulled from river in Ireland

A MODEL and charity worker has died after being pulled from a river in Ireland. Natalie Katilius, in her 30s, was rescued from the River Shannon in Limerick at around 4.40am on Thursday. But the mum-of-one, who starred in ad campaigns for Shannon Airport, died in hospital Tributes have been named to the “gorgeous” model […]

A MODEL and charity worker has died after being pulled from a river in Ireland.

Natalie Katilius, in her 30s, was rescued from the River Shannon in Limerick at around 4.40am on Thursday.

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Natalie Katilius died after being pulled from the River Shannon in Ireland at 4.40am on Thursday[/caption]

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Tributes have been named to the gorgeous model who had recently started working with homeless charity, Novas.[/caption]

But the mum-of-one, who starred in ad campaigns for Shannon Airport, died in hospital

Tributes have been named to the “gorgeous” model who had recently started working with homeless charity, Novas.

Police divers were called to reports of a woman in difficulty in the River Shannon near Steamboat Quay in Limerick at 3.45am yesterday.

Cops are not treating her death as suspicious.

Friend and former modelling manager Fiona Doyle broke down as she paid tribute to Natalie who she said had “a big heart”.

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Cops are not treating her death as suspicious[/caption]

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Fiona said: “We are all heartbroken, what a beautiful girl.

“She was one of the kindest friends, she was always there, and she was always great fun.

“She was fun-loving, and to talk about her is so hard, I can’t believe it.”

Fighting back tears, she added: “She was the best looking woman in Limerick, she had legs to beat the band, and, walking into places, the fellas jaws would just drop.

‘SHE LOVED LIFE’

“People will remember her as being such a beauty, a striking girl.

“I’ve been looking back over photos and we are smiling in every single photo.

“Natalie and I would have been friends for nearly 20 years, she was great, she loved the camera, and she loved life.

“She was an amazing model, she was just gorgeous.

“She had everything going for her.”

Novas, the charity where she worked, said in a statement: “We are all deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Natalie.

“She was a much-liked and valued member of staff by both clients and colleagues.

“We are thinking of her family and friends at this tragic time. May she Rest In Peace.”