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Sheffield Mourns Leadmill Doorman 'Viking' Who Died on Honeymoon

A community fundraiser is nearing its £4,500 goal to help his family with funeral costs.

Overview

  • Stewart Gordon, 50, died suddenly on the second day of his honeymoon in Iceland, according to the GoFundMe appeal.
  • The Sheffield doorman, known as "Viking," was a familiar presence on security at The Leadmill nightclub.
  • More than 160 donors have contributed over £4,000 toward a £4,500 target to cover funeral expenses.
  • Friends, colleagues and residents posted tributes describing him as a "gentle giant" and a "lovely bloke" with a "heart of gold."
  • A family member publicly thanked supporters for their help, and no official cause of death has been reported in the coverage.