Toby Kirkup dead latest – Emmerdale and Peaky Blinders star, 48, dies just HOURS after being discharged from hospital

TRIBUTES FROM OLD UNI FRIENDS

Following the death of Peaky Blinders star Toby Kirkup, tributes flooded in. According to Yorkshire Live a former university friend described the late actor as a “real character”.

They said: “RIP Toby, you were a real character at uni & often made lectures much more interesting, sorry it ended this way.”

OBITURARY FOR TOBY KIRKUP IS PUBLISHED

It read: “On the 29th August 2020 Toby died suddenly at home in Huddersfield aged 48.

“Beloved son of Philip and Pamela younger brother of Dominic and Sammy. Much loved father to Isabella and dear friend to many.

“Private service at Church of St Thomas, Thurstonland on Monday 21st of September followed by private committal at Huddersfield Crematorium.

“Family flowers only please. Donation in lieu of ACA UK. All enquires to Highfield Funeral Service Tel 01484 428243.”

TOBY HAD BATTLED ISSUES WITH DRUGS AND ALCOHOL SAID CORONERS OFFICER

Coroners officer Catherine Toner told assistant coroner, Katy Dickinson, that he had been dealing with drug and alcohol issues although family have expressed concerns about his treatment and requested a coroner examine his death.

WHAT WAS TOBY KIRKUP’S CAUSE OF DEATH?

Kirkup was admitted to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary on August 29 after he had been experiencing chest pains and a tingling sensation in his arms.

He was diagnosed with gastritis and he was sent home back to Titanic Mills in Slaithwaite.

However, later on the afternoon his condition worsened.

He began to vomit before he eventually suffered a cardiac arrest, Bradford Coroner’s Court heard.

Coroners officer Catherine Toner told assistant coroner, Katy Dickinson, that Kirkup had been dealing with drug and alcohol issues.

PICTURED: PEAKY BLINDERS STAR TONY KIRKUP

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WHO WAS TOBY KIRKUP?

Toby Kirkup was an actor, writer and TV presenter.

He appeared in shows such as Peaky Blinders and Emmerdale.

He died at the age of 48 on August 29, 2020.