Gary Lineker’s heartbreak as inquest hears his 18-year-old nephew was crushed to death by falling tree

Gary Lineker and his family are coming to terms with a family tragedy as it has been revealed that his nephew, Jonty Parkinson, died in tragic circiumstances. According to the Daily Mail,”A inquest opened last week at Oxford Coroner's Court heard Mr Parkinson, of Coln St. Aldwyns, Cirencester, died on Friday September 6.

“The short hearing on September 25, before senior coroner Darren Salter, heard the incident happened while the 18-year-old was working as a tree surgeon.

“A GoFundMe has since been set up in the teenager's memory, raising more than £30,000.”

The GoFundMe appeal was set up by Alison Murray which said: “To friends of Bob and Ali Parkinson, I have started this fundraiser to help them create a beautiful memorial or event to celebrate the life of their much loved son Jonty, who tragically lost his life on the 6th September.

“I realise money can't fill the great chasm of loss they are feeling but I hope it can be used to ease the burden of funeral expenses or go towards a fitting memorial for Jonty or in anyway the family see fit.”

Gary Lineker’s former sister-in-law Ali Cockayne is married to Bob Parksinson and the couple met at their local pub. Ali Cockayne and Bob Parkinson married at a church wedding near Cirencester in August 2005 and Gary Lineker attended the wedding. Gary Lineker has four sons, George, Harry, Tobias and Angus from his marriage to Michelle Cockayne.