Fisherman's Friends' Trevor Grills dies in hospital from severe head injuries
A MEMBER of the Cornish sea shanty singing group the Fisherman's Friends has died in hospital after suffering severe head injuries when he was hit by a falling metal door.
Trevor Grills, 54, a tenor in the Port Isaac-based group, died last night in St George's Hospital in south London.
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Fisherman's Friends' Trevor Grills dies in hospital from severe head injuries
The band had been due to perform at the G Live venue in Guildford, Surrey when the incident happened on Saturday.
Tour manager Paul McMullen was also killed in the incident as the door fell.
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A spokesman for the band's record company said: "The Fisherman's Friends announce with great sadness that their friend and fellow band member Trevor Grills passed away last night as a result of severe head injuries inflicted during an accident on Saturday, February 9.
"Trevor was a much loved and valued friend to all of us and was an integral part of the Port Isaac community. He will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with Trevor's family at this very difficult time."
President of Island Records, Darcus Beese added: "We are all deeply saddened at losing Trevor. The Fishermen's Friends are exactly that: life long partners in all they do and our thoughts and prayers go out to them and Trevor's family and friends."
9 Comments
by Big_Ger
Tuesday, February 12 2013, 8:00PM
“Rest in peace dear man, your family should be proud that your passing has been of such note to all in Cornwall.”
by oldjamaica
Tuesday, February 12 2013, 2:56PM
“my heart goes out to Trevors family.
this is truly terrible news,
you are in our thoughts and prayers.”
by youngcornwall
Tuesday, February 12 2013, 12:45PM
“So far from the sea doing what they loved RIP.”
by First Impressions
Tuesday, February 12 2013, 12:29PM
“Truly awful news. My heartfelt condolences to his family. RIP Trevor.”
by Lafrowda
Tuesday, February 12 2013, 11:45AM
“What a tragedy. Loved by so many.
Skimpy reporting of the circumstances.”
by twofeetofsnow
Tuesday, February 12 2013, 11:29AM
“A great shame to lose two such vibrant people, my condolences to all who knew them from someone who enjoyed their music.”
by forum
Tuesday, February 12 2013, 11:05AM
“So very sad. To both familys who lost ther eloved one in this accident. It should never have happened”
by MaryAlice01
Tuesday, February 12 2013, 10:58AM
“To Paul & Trevor's family & friends ....
Sending positive thoughts and wishing you all peace within and wisdom to know you are surrounded by light, even when it feels so dark.
With deepest sympathy,
from Mary Alice & Chris Pollard, Gerrans Cornall”
by buzzzz
Tuesday, February 12 2013, 10:23AM
“Very, very sad.
Condolences to his family, friends and all that knew him.”