Norfolk Mother Kate Golby Dies Two Days After Falling Down Home Stairs

Norwich Coroner’s Court heard the grim details of Kate Golby’s final moments on Wednesday. The 44-year-old mother of three fell down a flight of stairs in her own home. She died two days later at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge. No witnesses saw the slip. No cameras caught it. There was no evidence of third-party involvement.

Golby, who also operated under the name Kate Oman, was working from her property in Norfolk when the accident struck. Her son discovered her unresponsive at the bottom of the steps. The family’s pain is palpable. In a tribute read aloud by the judge, they noted that calling her death a tragedy "would be an understatement." They described her as a "loving mother and daughter" who was "endlessly devoted to achieving her dreams."

The sudden loss has left her daughter scrambling for financial support. She launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover funeral costs. "I'm raising money in memory of my mum Katie Oman who recently passed away," she wrote. The family has been shaken. But they have received an outpouring of kind messages from friends and clients. Many have offered direct support.

Golby was more than just a psychic. She was a force for personal growth. Known as "the Sparkle Coach," she wrote several books on self-help, spiritual beliefs, and self-esteem. One title, *Chasing Rainbows*, took home the "Best Spiritual Book" award at the 2017 Soul and Spirit Awards. She ran online courses. She directed events. She served as CEO of ProspHER. Her online profile branded her as "a leading expert in the art of achieving happiness."

She had practiced as a psychic since 2010, relying on tarot and angel cards. The medical evidence was stark. The cause of death was listed as "severe extensive traumatic brain injury" resulting from a "fall down stairs." The court noted she had no underlying medical conditions that might have contributed to the fall.

Born in Birkenhead, Merseyside, on October 15, 1981, Golby left behind a legacy of coaching and writing. Area coroner Johanna Thompson reached a shortform conclusion. The death was accidental. She extended her condolences to the family and friends who mourn her.