Man in China left heartbroken after fiancee dies of leukaemia moments before hospital wedding

Hopeful anticipation became crushing devastation for deliveryman Yang Feng (right), whose bride died of leukaemia moments before the couple could exchange their vows.PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM YOUTUBE/SHI PIN SAN TIAO.

ZHENGZHOU (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): The day had finally arrived for the groom, who looked dashing in his three-piece suit and bow tie as he nervously fingered a wedding band clasped in his hands.

Except the wedding on Sunday (Aug 12) was held at a hospital in Zhengzhou city in Henan province, and - most heartbreaking of all - the bride died of leukaemia moments before the couple could exchange their vows.