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Tonteg woman who got stuck in shop shutters in viral TikTok clip dies

Anne Hughes became a viral sensation with over 100 million views after a shop shutter accident and died from cancer shortly before Christmas, her family confirmed.

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When CCTV captured Anne Hughes being hoisted into the air by shop shutters, social media went into overdrive.

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Woman who became internet sensation after being lifted up by shop shutters dies

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Tonteg woman who got stuck in shop shutters in viral TikTok clip dies

When CCTV captured Anne Hughes being hoisted into the air by shop shutters, social media went into overdrive.

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BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Friday, January 9, 2026.
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