Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra’s mother, Elma, was reportedly asked about unfounded claims that the late fashion designer secretly battled cancer ahead of her tragic death at age 33.

Elma was allegedly asked by detectives investigating Nolan-O’Slatarra’s death aboard a yacht in New York about whether her daughter had been battling brain cancer, according to the Irish Independent. The outlet reported that Elma was “astounded” by the claims and said Nolan-O’Slatarra was “perfectly healthy.”

News broke on August 5 that Nolan-O’Slatarra had been found dead while aboard a boat docked at the Montauk Yacht Club.

“We are saddened to learn of the tragic incident that took place,” a spokesperson for the Montauk Yacht Club said in a statement at the time. “Our team is cooperating with law enforcement in

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