Tributes paid following death of Sunderland man described as '˜one in a million'

Tributes have continued to pour in for Sunderland lad Michael Doda who died suddenly.
Michael Doda  with mum Michelle Doda and girlfriend Emily Christie.Michael Doda  with mum Michelle Doda and girlfriend Emily Christie.
Michael Doda with mum Michelle Doda and girlfriend Emily Christie.

The 24-year-old, from Town End Farm, died while out walking with his beloved dog Simba on January 26.

The two-year-old American akita stayed by his side until help arrived after Michael was found in East Boldon by a passer-by.

His mum Michelle described him as being ‘one in a million’.

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Now members of the community have paid tribute to Michael on the Echo’s Facebook page.

Lisa Ball said: “Heartbreaking.
“I can only remember Michael when he was very young, but he was part of such a lovely family.

“My thoughts are with Michael’s mam, sisters and family and friends x.”

Michael Doda, who died suddenly.Michael Doda, who died suddenly.
Michael Doda, who died suddenly.

Gemma Gardner commented: “RIP Michael, a true honest, genuine lad.

“Thinking of your family and sisters x.”

Carol Birch added: “So sad, a beautiful young man.

“Thoughts are with his family, just can’t imagine xx.”

Michael Doda, who died suddenly.Michael Doda, who died suddenly.
Michael Doda, who died suddenly.
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Michelle Mason said: “Thinking of all this lovely young man’s family at this sad time xxx.”

Patricia Mcgorrell Cockton added: “So sad, thoughts and prayers are with all his loving family. God bless x.”

Deb Chisholm commented: “Thoughts with his family and girlfriend. God only takes the best x.”

Joan Boddy said: “Thoughts with you Michelle and all your family at this difficult time. RIP young lad.”

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Sarah Welsh added: “What a lovely looking young lad and by the sounds of it very much loved by a lot of people.”

Donna Przybyla commented: “RIP Michael, my heart goes out to your mam and sisters.”

Vicky Hodgson said: “That beautiful smile a beautiful boy with a beautiful heart, rest in peace Michael.”

Louise Hackett added: “Gonna miss you Michael, we’ll never meet such a genuine, polite lad again you we’re one of the best.”

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Sharron Haswell paid the following tribute: “Such a lovely lad I had the pleasure of working with.

“My thoughts are with your family.”

Luke Mckeeve added: “RIP Michael mate, one of the nicest people I’ve ever met X.”

Louise Hackett commented: “Gonna miss you Michael, we’ll never meet such a genuine, polite lad again.

“You were one of the best. RIP X.”