Couple married 33 years dies from COVID-19 just 1 day apart - WWBT NBC12 News

INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) - An Indianapolis couple married for 33 years planned to get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible in 2021, but the two didn’t make it that far, contracting the virus and dying just one day apart.

The two, ages 66 and 59, were married 33 years before dying from COVID-19 within a day of each other.

“I’m very heartbroken because I loved Ann and Ron, just like my brother and sister, and I want people to take this serious,” said Bryan, Ronald’s close friend.

The Wilkins were diagnosed with COVID-19 in December, admitted to Saint Vincent Hospital and placed on ventilators.

The Wilkins had many plans for 2021, including getting the COVID-19 vaccine.