Kami Leatherbarrow, from Wigan, says her family have been left devastated
Kami Leatherbarrow treated her little brother Rhys to chicken and chips on the day he died. Knowing he was feeling unwell with a headache and runny nose, she wanted to cheer him up with his favourite meal.
Rhys, from Golborne, Wigan, was just 28-years-old when he passed away in hospital on December 23. His cause of death was found to be multi-organ failure caused by pneumonia and two cardiac arrests. “He came home and complained of a headache and sniffly nose. We gave him two paracetamols and said he could stay home from adult services which he was happy about.
Sadly, his condition only deteriorated from there. Rhys’ family, including Kami, mum Janis and dad John, were called and asked to make their way to his bedside. “We weren’t expecting it. We only thought he was going to hospital to get some antibiotics. [Janis and John] are broken – they can’t put it into words.
He loved Christmas, his family say, making his passing two days before the big day even more tragic. “Rhys’ time of year was Christmas,” Kami added, “So this year we felt like it wasn’t a celebration. Next year, we’re going to make it a celebration.
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