Inquest opens after mother-of-two, 37, died cramming as many marshmallows into her mouth as possible at rugby club fundraising event

• Natalie Louise Buss attended the event at Beddau Rugby Club near Pontypridd
• She took part in a competition to ‘fit the most marshmallows into their mouths’ 
• An inquest today heard she died after appearing to choke after leaving the stage

An inquest has been opened after a mother-of-two died while trying to fit as many marshmallows into her mouth as possible at a rugby club fundraising event. 

Natalie Louise Buss, 37, was attending a charity event at Beddau Rugby Club, near Pontypridd, on October 7 when she was invited up on stage to take part in a competition to ‘fit the most marshmallows into their mouths’. 

An inquest opening hearing at Pontypridd Coroners’ Court today heard that when Mrs Buss left the stage after the competition ended, she collapsed in the corridor area and appeared to be choking.  

CPR was carried out by those at the club until the paramedics arrived and despite their best efforts Mrs Buss was declared dead.

She was later identified by her husband Elliott on October 8 and her cause of death has not yet been determined, with a post-mortem examination having been carried out at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital on Monday.

An inquest has been opened after Natalie Louise Buss (pictured), 37, died while trying to fit as many marshmallows into her mouth as possible at a rugby club fundraising event

Mrs Buss (pictured with husband Elliott) was attending a charity event at Beddau Rugby Club, near Pontypridd, on October 7 when she died

An inquest opening hearing heard that when Mrs Buss left the stage after a marshmallow eating competition ended she collapsed in the corridor area of the rugby club (pictured) 

Mrs Buss was said to live in Church Village and was born in Cardiff on May 7, 1986.

A provisional cause of death was not given pending further investigation. 

Patricia Morgan, rea coroner for South Wales Central, opened an inquest into Mrs Buss’ death stating there was ‘reason to believe her death was unnatural in nature’. 

Ms Morgan adjourned the inquest for further investigations to be carried out. She added: ‘I take the opportunity to express my condolences to the family of Natalie Louise Buss at this tragic time.’

Following Mrs Buss’ death floral tributes were left at Beddau Rugby Club, which included one saying: ‘I’m awfully sorry for the loss of a lovely lady. She will be missed by everyone. Forever in our thoughts.’ 

In a Facebook statement Beddau RFC said: ‘The club and the Beddau community are heartbroken. 

‘On Saturday night we lost a very dear friend who will be sadly missed. Everybody associated with Beddau RFC and within the community are nothing less than devastated at the weekend’s tragic accident and we struggle to comprehend the sense of loss people are feeling.’

‘That said we must acknowledge that our loss pales into insignificance in comparison to the loss of a lady who was a wonderful wife, mother, and daughter to what was an absolutely tragic turn of events. 

The mother-of-two was said to live in Church Village and was born in Cardiff on May 7, 1986

Mrs Buss was identified by her husband Elliott on October 8 and her cause of death has not yet been determined

The club, which observed a one-minute silence before its games on Saturday, October 14, continued: ‘As a club we send out our sincerest, heartfelt condolences to all the family, the close friends, and to all those that this has so badly impacted.’

‘We are here to support the family, friends, and the whole community. 

‘The club chaplain is always on hand should anybody feel that they need to speak to or spend time with him. The club has been overwhelmed by the many messages of condolence and support we have received and are extremely grateful.’

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, which regulates health and safety issues in the area, is investigating the incident. 

Pontypridd MP Alex Davies-Jones said in a social media post: ‘My heart goes out to all those affected and my thoughts are with their family and friends.’

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