Gary Lineker's tree surgeon nephew Jonty Parkinson was “crushed to death by falling trunk”.
Gary Lineker's nephew 'crushed to death by falling tree trunk'
George Lineker, 31, the son of The ‘Match of the Day’ presenter, 63, has led tributes to his 18-year-old cousin, who he has described as “one of the nicest boys you’ll ever meet” on a social media post, following the inquest into the events surrounding the teenager’s death.
Underneath a childhood snap of Jonty, George wrote on his Instagram Story: “Taken far too soon. Fly high cousin, you’ll be missed by all.”
Gary’s son Tobias, 28, also added a heartfelt message on Instagram, writing: “Taken from us far too soon, rest in peace little cousin."
Darren Salter, the senior coroner, ruled that Jonty died after an injury to his abdomen while out on a job on September 6 in Eaton Hastings, Oxfordshire.
A GoFundMe page was established to remember Jonty, and it has since raised £32,000 to pay for a “beautiful memorial or event” held by the family.
One post described Jonty as a “very special, beautiful young man”.
It read: “I realise money can’t fill the great chasm of loss they are feeling, but I hope it can be used to ease the burden of funeral expenses or go towards a fitting memorial for Jonty.”
Jonty - who lived in Coln St. Aldwyns in Cirencester - was related to Gary from the England legend’s first marriage to Michelle Cockayne, the mother of his sons George, Tobias, Harry, 30, and Angus, 26.
Authorities have yet to confirm a date for a full inquest.
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