Powerlifting champ, 35, dies after collapsing in street on honeymoon in Croatia as his heartbroken wife pays tribute to ‘soul mate and best friend’
AN Irish weight lifter collapsed in the street and died after a suspected heart attack while on honeymoon in Croatia.
Powerlifting champ Tommy ‘Spike’ McCormack, from Ballinamore in Leitrim, was out walking with wife Karen when he collapsed and died in Split on Saturday.
The page, set up by Michelle, reads: "The funds raised will go towards facilitating the most comfortable final journey for our beloved Spike.
"This includes a donation to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust whose aims are to alleviate the financial hardship of bereaved families repatriating the body (bodies) of loved one(s) who have died abroad in sudden or tragic circumstances back to Ireland.
"Without the trust we would truly be lost. Their ability to promptly respond in our time of need has been invaluable. We would like to pay it forward by collecting funds for families when they experience tragedies like this.
"Always known for his generosity to any cause, we ask that you take the time, to honour Spike and help us thank them for their exceptional care at this terrible time."
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