Overview
- He suffered a carotid blowout on December 14 and was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital.
- He was diagnosed in June with stage four squamous cell carcinoma that began in his left tonsil and spread to his tongue, jaw, and neck.
- Early symptoms included a persistent hoarse voice and sore throat treated as tonsillitis before swelling in his neck led to further investigation.
- Treatment initially appeared to help, but radiation effects and tumors around major neck arteries caused fatal vessel damage, the family says.
- A JustGiving fundraiser has been launched to cover funeral costs and support his three children as the family highlights school HPV vaccination.