ERLANGER, Ky. – Lori Ann Hornsby of Florence has been identified as the fifth death in Northern Kentucky associated with the swine flu (H1N1).
The Northern Kentucky Health Department confirmed the 36-year-old's death on Thursday, Nov. 19.
Hornsby had underlying conditions prior to her death, according to the health department.
Hornsby was an account manager for Bender Management and lived in Florence with her husband of 17 years Michael Hornsby and their 16-year-old son Tyler.
"[She] was definitely a beacon of hope, happiness, very smart. [She] made my life happy," said Michael.
Previously, deaths in Northern Kentucky included:
The Kentucky Department for Public Health is reporting a total of 29 deaths associated with swine flu, not including the one announced.
"Our thoughts go out to [her] family," said Steven R. Katkowsky, M.D., District Director of Health. "Swine flu is a serious illness, and it is tragic that another local family must deal with a loss related to the virus."
For more information on swine flu, including a list of commonly asked questions and answers, visit the Health Department's Web site at http://www.nkyhealth.org or call (859) 392-0678.
