Tributes paid to 'much loved' Sunderland man Ryan Collier after fall from balcony on Turkish holiday
Beloved Millfield man Ryan Collier tragically died on Friday night (October 23) after suffering a heart attack, sister-in-law Bev Jones told the Echo.
The 34-year-old fell from a balcony of the four-storey Sun Apart Hotel where he was staying, just days into a holiday with his partner Donna Noble.
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Hide AdRyan suffered a cardiac arrest, a fractured skull, swelling of the brain and a broken neck as well as multiple other injuries and was being treated in a private hospital in Turkey.
Huge fundraising efforts were made to help cover the costs of medical bills and to pay for an air ambulance, which his family had hoped would be able to fly him home to continue his treatment.
Following the tragedy, the Sunderland community united to pay tribute to Ryan, and send their best wishes to his family.
Here are some of your tributes and messages of support from the Sunderland Echo Facebook page:
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Hide AdPam Tweddle said: “Such sad news my deepest sympathy to his family and friends, my heart goes out to them.
"I worked with Liz [Ryan’s mam] at Sunderland hospital a few years ago, she is a lovely caring lady who was a great nurse, the family will be devastated RIP Ryan.”
Adele Hathway said: “Thinking of you all at this sad time. My heart is absolutely aching for all of you sending big hugs Fly high Ryan, Forever young.”
Joe Lakeman said: “Such a nice bloke this is absolutely heartbreaking rest in peace mate.”
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Hide AdLorraine Twinn said: “So sad thinking of all his family and friends at this awful time.”
Amanda Brown said: “My heart is breaking for Ryan and his family, he was always the nicest of people.”
Joanne Jewitt said: “So shocked and saddened to hear this. Knew of Ryan from the local at his caravan. Always really pleasant to chat to. Gone too soon. RIP Ryan.”
Alan Noble said: “Absolutely gutted topper lad. He will be well missed. Wanna say on behalf of my sister thank you for all the lovely comments.”
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Hide AdMichelle Powell said: “Sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Ryan.”