Former Barcelona star and one-time Ballon d’Or winner Gary Lineker has reportedly lost his nephew to the cold hands of death after the 18-year-old chap was crushed by falling trunk, an inquest heard.
Ballon d’Or winner Gary Lineker’s son pays tribute to cousin
In a heartfelt tribute on social media, Jonty Parkinson, 18, was referred to as “one of the nicest boys you’ll meet” by Lineker’s son George, as reported by SunSports.
Senior coroner Darren Salter opened the inquiry last week, revealing that the tree surgeon passed away on September 6 following a crush to his abdomen sustained while on the job.
According to the Oxford Coroner’s Court, a fallen tree near Eaton Hastings, Oxon, killed Jonty, of Coln St. Aldwyns, Gloucestershire.
Over £32,000 has been gathered by a GoFundMe campaign created in the teen’s honor to support a “beautiful memorial or event” for the family.
Jonty was described as a “very special, beautiful young man” in a post under the appeal.
Last month, George, the 31-year-old son of Gary Lineker, called his unfortunate cousin “one of the nicest boys you’ll meet.”
Meanwhile, in other news from Sports Buddy, Toto Schillaci, Italy’s star of the 1990 World Cup, passed away at the age of 59, just a week ago.
