Gary Lineker's tree surgeon nephew Jonty Parkinson, 18, died on September 6 after being crushed by a falling trunk. Match of the Day host's Gary's sons have paid heartfelt tributes on social media
Match of the Day star Gary Lineker's teenage nephew has died after being crushed by a falling trunk, an inquest heard.
Jonty, who was born in July 2006, was called "one of the nicest boys you'll ever meet" by cousin George Lineker, 31, in a tribute shared on social media. He shared a picture of himself with Jonty when he was younger with a caption that read: "One of the nicest boys you'll meet, taken far too soon. Fly high cousin, you'll be missed by all."
"As a family we wanted to share our gratitude for the huge outpouring of love we’ve received at such a difficult time. The fact that our staff and customers are continuing to support our family business while we deal with this heartbreaking loss means so much to us, so thank you."
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