Jonty Parkinson, the 18-year-old nephew of sports broadcaster Gary Lineker, has passed away after being crushed by a falling tree trunk on September 8, 2024, while working as a tree surgeon in Eaton Hastings, Oxon.
Parkinson suffered fatal injuries to his abdomen during the incident.
The loss of Jonty has left his family and friends heartbroken.
George Lineker took to social media to pay tribute, describing Jonty as “one of the nicest boys you’ll ever meet.”
Similarly, Tobias Lineker expressed his sorrow with the poignant message, “taken from us far too soon, rest in peace little cousin.”
The Parkinson family, who run the business Sue Parkinson, confirmed the devastating news in a social media post, thanking their community for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time.
They expressed gratitude for the continued support of their family business amid the heartbreaking loss.
Jonty’s funeral was held on September 27, a solemn occasion for family and friends to gather and celebrate his life.
In the wake of this tragedy, a GoFundMe page was established to support the Parkinson family in creating a beautiful memorial for their beloved son and nephew.
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