A well-known bubbly, kind and caring hairdresser unexpectedly died at home, an inquest has heard. Jessica Lee Bamber, who had worked for Ivan and Lana Hair and Beauty in Tiverton for more than a decade, passed away on April 29, 2023. The 29-year-old was discovered by her mum after visiting her home in Rooks Way where she lived alone with her beloved dog.
The inquest at Exeter Coroner’s Court today, July 10, heard Jessica had been born in Cumbria and then relocated to Devon with her family and attended Tiverton High School. After leaving school she trained as a hairdresser and worked for Ivan and Lana Hair and Beauty for 13 years. In a statement, her heartbroken mum Lee said they enjoyed a very close relationship and her death was ' unexpected and deeply tragic'.
She described 'Jessie' as being a hard worker with a fantastic reputation and said she was 'v ery unique' and loved by all who knew her. She told how she loved clothes, fashion and cooking and would also cut vulnerable people's hair in their own homes. Lee said: "She was so kind to other people.
Her death has completely shocked the community." She added: "She would help anyone and would give her last penny to anyone." The inquest heard Jessica had been diagnosed with emotionally unstable personality disorder and battled with mood swings and insomnia.
Around three months before her death she had met a new boyfriend but their relationship was said to be 'toxic' with family members describing him in statements as being.
