Key Aspects: A 58-year-old pastor from Minnesota has passed several weeks after a fall and near-drowning on Sun Princess. Stephen Junker was paralyzed in the incident and evacuated in Naples, but was flown back to the US for further treatment. Junker’s death is the latest unfortunate incident to plague Sun Princess, following debut delays, cancelled features, and a crew member overboard. A 58-year-old pastor from Elbow Lake, Minnesota, has passed weeks after suffering a severe injury onboard Princess Cruises’ Sun Princess during a family cruise in Italy. Stephen (Steve) Jun...
Cruise Guest Dies Weeks After Sun Princess Pool Fall
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Sep 10, 2026 • 1 month ago
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