Husband watches on as Susan Taylor dies trying to swim the English Channel for charity A British woman has died after collapsing while attempting to swim across the English Channel. Courtesy: Sky News UK She collapsed about 2km short of completing a swim across the Channel, and her husband Stephen, 43, was part of the team on her support boat. Taylor was pronounced dead in hospital in Boulogne-sur-Mer on the northern French coast after trying to complete a charity challenge. Her devastated sister posted on Susan's event page to break the heartbreaking news of her death. She wrote: "Whilst attempting to swim the English Channel yesterday my sister, Susan collapsed suddenly in the water. She was immediately recovered from the water and treated on the support boat. She was then air lifted by helicopter to a hospital in Boulonge. Susan tragically passed away. Thank you for your messages of support. Please respect the family's privacy whilst they come to terms with what has happened. If you would like to leave a sign of respect please feel free to donate to her fund raising page.