ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Health officials in Newfoundland and Labrador say a third person has died of complications linked to swine flu.

A spokesperson with the Labrador Grenfell Regional Health Authority says a 63-year-old woman from the area passed away overnight.

The woman is said to have had multiple underlying medical conditions, but officials didn't offer any details.

That brings to three the number of swine-flu related deaths in the province after two people in the Central region died last week.