Woman, 77, dies in Bedok flat, lived alone for over 25 years

The body of a 77-year-old woman was found in a flat in Bedok on May 25.

The police arrived after receiving a call from the woman's sister, Shin Min Daily News reported.

The deceased woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

The sister had been knocking on the deceased woman's door since 10am.

A vehicle arrived at around 6pm to remove the body.

Lived alone for over 25 years

The husband of the neighbour who noticed something amiss told Shin Min that the deceased had been living alone in her flat for over 25 years.

He said the deceased had spoken to her sister on the phone just two days prior on May 23.

However, the deceased was uncontactable that night.

This made her sister worry if something was wrong, prompting her to go to her flat to check on her.

Another neighbour on the same floor was also reported to have seen a lunch box hanging outside the deceased's house, untouched for two days since May 23.

The niece of the deceased told Shin Min that her aunt was a retired teacher who did not have any known cardiovascular issues.

According to the niece, the police told the family that her aunt had died in her sleep.