Her death is now being investigated amid concerns about safety within the hospital's walls.
A 23-year-old cancer patient who raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity died after contracting an infection in the hospital, according to a report.
On Tuesday, Aug. 26, Molly Cuddihy died while being treated at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) in Glasgow, per BBC Scotland. The hospital is currently being investigated amid safety concerns linked to multiple patients allegedly contracting infections.
Her death comes years after she developed septic shock in 2018 from an infection potentially contracted at the same hospital while she was being treated for cancer, the outlet noted. She reportedly developed a third infection while hospitalized the following year.
Cuddihy was allegedly admitted to the hospital in July 2025 and died after developing another infection. Her death was then reported to prosecutors by a consultant, and an investigation into potential safety issues has now been opened, BBC Scotland stated.
The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) -- which identifies as "the largest NHS organization in Scotland" and oversees Queen Elizabeth University Hospital -- commented on Cuddihy's death in a statement shared with PEOPLE: "Our deepest condolences are with the family of Molly Cuddihy during this extremely difficult time."
"To respect patient confidentiality we are unable to provide further comment," they added.
A spokesperson for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), Scotland's independent death investigation authority, said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE, "The Procurator Fiscal has received a report on the death of a 23-year-old woman in Glasgow on 26 August 2025."
"This report was made by a doctor, as they must where guidance requires them to do so. The procurator fiscal is examining the circumstances of this death and significant developments will be shared with the family during this process," it added.
A cause of death is yet to be confirmed. Due to previous infections, as well as undergoing chemotherapy, Cuddihy was left with irreparable liver damage, per BBC Scotland. She also underwent a kidney transplant in November 2024, meaning that treatment options during her latest hospital admission were limited.
Cuddihy was 15 years old when she was diagnosed with metastatic Ewing sarcoma in January 2018, the outlet reported.
Per the Mayo Clinic, "Ewing sarcoma is a type of cancer that begins as a growth of cells in the bones and the soft tissue around the bones."
Cuddihy, who had been preparing for exams at school at the time of her diagnosis, ended up being admitted to the Schiehallion ward at the Royal Hospital for Children (RHC), per BBC Scotland.
She later underwent chemotherapy in the adjoining QEUH, before she experienced "frightening" shivers, the outlet noted, which ended up being linked to a hospital-acquired infection.
Cuddihy spoke about her experience while giving evidence before the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry in 2021 when she was 19 years old, admitting her body had gone into septic shock not long into her chemotherapy. The inquiry had been set up following safety concerns at the facility, as well as the deaths of two patients, BBC Scotland stated.
After beginning chemotherapy, Cuddihy was then diagnosed with mycobacterium chelonae -- a bacterial infection she'd contracted after being fitted with an intravenous line -- in the summer of 2018, the outlet reported.
The hospital has faced controversy through the years, with an independent review finding in 2021 that "84 children and young people" had developed infections while being treated.
"We found that the deaths of 2 of the 22 children and young people who had died by the time of the publication of this report were, at least in part, the result of their infection," the report stated, among other findings.
Despite her diagnoses, Cuddihy managed to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity through the years. The NHSGGC revealed in March 2023 that Cuddihy and Sara Millar, who formed a strong friendship while both being treated for cancer, had raised the money to boost facilities at the Schiehallion Unit at the Royal Hospital for Children and elsewhere in the hospital.
Cuddihy was previously a young ambassador for the Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity and had begun working as a volunteer administrator before she was admitted to the hospital last month, BBC Scotland reported. She's now raised more than $400,000 to help improve the lives of fellow cancer patients, the outlet noted.
Cuddihy's family said in a statement shared with BBC Scotland following her death, "It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of our beloved daughter Molly. She was a special soul who brought light, love, and kindness into the lives of so many around her."
"What we will always treasure is the way she touched others; often without ever [realizing] just how truly extraordinary she was," they added.
"We are devastated by her loss and struggling to comprehend a world without her gentle presence," the family said. "To us, she will forever be our precious girl: deeply loved, irreplaceable, and always remembered."
Kirsten Watson, CEO of Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity, said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE, "We are heartbroken at the loss of our cherished friend and colleague, Molly. Her devotion to helping children in hospital will always be remembered, and the courage she showed throughout her own journey will remain an inspiration to us all. Our thoughts are with Molly's family and friends."
The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for additional information.