My ‘healthy’ brother, 28, died alone in hospital of coronavirus – we don’t even know where his body is
A HEARTBROKEN sister told how her beloved little brother died alone in hospital of coronavirus, just hours after their mum found him collapsed on his bedroom floor.
Dean McKee, 28, from west London, died on Tuesday, after about eight days of suffering symptoms including fever and lethargy but no coughing. His heartbroken family don't know where his body is being held and have no idea when they will be able to hold his funeral.
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“He had stepped in to become a carer in the crisis,” she explained. “I asked mum if he had PPE equipment and she said she thought he had a mask.
“She explained he was coming home very tired and not having food. That wasn’t like Dean. He was a big boy and loved to eat.
“But it was non-stop. He was exhausted.”
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