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Gary Lineker's Nephew, 18, Dies After Being Crushed by Falling Tree

Jonty Parkinson was working as a tree surgeon when the fatal accident occurred in Oxfordshire on September 6.

  • Jonty Parkinson, the 18-year-old nephew of Gary Lineker, died from a crush injury while working as a tree surgeon.
  • An inquest at Oxford Coroner's Court revealed Parkinson was struck in the abdomen by a falling tree trunk.
  • A GoFundMe campaign has raised over £32,000 to create a memorial for Parkinson.
  • Parkinson's death has prompted tributes from family members, including Lineker's sons George and Tobias.
  • Parkinson's funeral took place on September 27, with several local businesses closing to allow staff to attend.
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