During a wedding reception, a groom tragically collapsed and passed away on the dance floor in a sudden turn of events. Ashraf Abu Hakam, while celebrating with his new wife, fell to the ground, holding her hand before guests rushed to help him. Despite efforts to revive him, the joyful occasion quickly turned into sorrow as he could not be saved.
Medical professionals later confirmed that Ashraf had suffered a fatal heart attack. Video footage captured moments of the couple dancing with guests to music played by the band. The scene shifted as Ashraf waved a pole in the air before collapsing, shocking everyone present.
Described as lively and enthusiastic about his future, Ashraf’s friends reminisced about celebrating his recent engagement, unaware of the impending tragedy. The news of his untimely passing spread rapidly on social media, with many expressing shock and offering condolences to his family and loved ones.
In a separate incident, a mother has accused a wedding venue in the United States of withholding an $18,000 deposit after the sudden death of her son, Chris Perry, who passed away just before his planned wedding at The Cotton Room in Durham, North Carolina. Despite requests for a refund from Chris’s fiancée, the venue has refused to return the deposit, causing further distress to the grieving family.
The executive director of the venue, Michelle Aldred, defended the decision, citing the non-refundable deposit policy and expressing condolences for the family’s loss. The family’s attempts to negotiate a resolution with the venue have been unsuccessful, with the venue maintaining its stance on the matter.