Samuel Bronnimann, a 25-year-old Kiwi musician living in Leeds, UK, was found dead on November 23 after allegedly taking unidentified pills.
His death, ruled accidental by a coroner, has deeply saddened family and friends.
Bronnimann, a former RNZAF aircraft mechanic, had been living abroad for over a year, working in hospitality and as a DJ. Tributes highlight his kind and cheerful spirit, with colleagues at The Old Red Bus Station venue describing him as a talented and that he will be sorely missed. A Givealittle fundraiser has raised over $10,000 to assist his Whanganui-based family in bringing his body home to New Zealand.
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I would feel sorry for the family in having to deal with this unexpected devastating event
Put Yourself in that position
A good test at any time
Oh dear, such a tragedy for everyone that knew him. Silly pills. What a real shame and loss.
The people that traffic these drugs don’t care. They are the criminals.
Very unfortunate. Hopefully he can be brought home.