The couple began dating when they were 14 years old and have been together for 70 years

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Spartan2470 on December 20th, 2021 at 19:41 UTC »

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09.02.2021 • 12:58

A touching photograph has revealed the heartbreaking moment when a British couple, married for 70 years, hold each other’s hands in their hospital beds, shortly before they both died from Covid-19.

According to foreign media reports, the Telegraph reports that Margaret and Derek Firth, both 91 years old, died at Trafford General Hospital last week - but had been able to see each other in the hospital before they died.

The couple, who lived in Partington, had been in love since the age of 14.

Margaret was initially admitted to Wythenshawe Hospital but was later transferred to Trafford.

When Derek was admitted to Wythenshawe later, he moved to Trafford to be with his wife as doctors feared she did not have much time to live.

Their daughter Barbara Smith said that when Derek joined Margaret, she asked him 'where have you been?'

"Since then she seemed to be better, she seemed to give her a boost," said Barbara.

"It was a very sad moment, but it was really nice to be there together."

However, they could not survive the virus, as Derek died first on January 31 and Margaret died three days later.

Margaret and Derek were married in May 1950 and lived in Partington for most of their lives.

lokesen on December 20th, 2021 at 19:45 UTC »

This hits me right in the feels. Being almost 42 without having found a soulmate makes me feel a bit sad.

papercutpete on December 20th, 2021 at 20:50 UTC »

Fuck, this hits me hard, been with my wife since we were 13 and 15, both in our mid 50's now.