Particle.news

Download on the App Store

County Durham Builder Wins £1m Lotto Two Days Before Father's Death

The windfall will secure mortgages for his four daughters, ensuring their long-term financial stability.

Image

Overview

  • Terry Gillings, 61-year-old builder from Stanley, County Durham, secured a £1m Lotto win on March 26 with the numbers 14, 17, 18, 22, 34 and 58.
  • His 85-year-old father died two days after hearing the news, with Terry reflecting that knowing his family was provided for may have eased his final days.
  • The couple have already paid off the mortgages of their four daughters, generating heartfelt celebrations.
  • Terry plans to continue his building career and resume a partner project on a plot they invested in years ago.
  • The Gillings intend to donate part of their winnings to Breast Cancer Awareness and travel to Indonesia to see critically endangered Bali Mynas in the wild.