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Family of dad who collapsed at son's funeral say he 'died of a broken heart' - Liverpool Echo

Norman White, 61, collapsed from a suspected massive heart attack during his son David's funeral; David had died after a long battle with drug addiction, with his funeral held on August 21.

  • At the funeral on August 21, Norman White collapsed while carrying his son David Beilicki's coffin at St Bede's Chapel at Teesside Crematorium and was later pronounced dead in hospital.
  • David Beilicki, 41, had struggled with drug addiction but was making progress, according to his sister Chantelle, before being found dead.
  • The chapel was cleared as paramedics and emergency services rushed Norman to hospital after he collapsed, with Chantelle Beilicki recalling, `When we got into the chapel and sat down, I looked around and said 'where's my dad?'`.
  • The family says they are struggling to cope after both losses, with Norman's funeral arranged for September 18 at St Hilda's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium at 1.30pm.
  • She stated, "I think he must have died from a broken heart" after Norman White collapsed at his son's funeral, believing the family gathering was overwhelming.
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TeessideLive broke the news in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
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