Toby Kirkup dead latest – Peaky Blinders and Emmerdale star, 48, dies HOURS after leaving hospital causing concern
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TOBY KIRKUP WAS PLANNING TO STUDY A MASTERS DEGREE IN CREATIVE WRITING
He studied drama at the University of Huddersfield and worked as a writer, stagehand, TV presenter and actor. He was also a keen skiier.
Mr Kirkup also had hopes of starting a masters degree in creative writing at Leeds University.
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.
NEXT HEARING SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 30
The Emmerdale actor’s family had requested that the coroner examine his body, after a post-mortem report claimed he died of natural causes.
Kirkup’s family also raised concerns about the medical care he received from the hospital.
Another hearing in the case has been scheduled for September 30.
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Coroners officer Catherine Toner told assistant coroner, Katy Dickinson, that Kirkup had been dealing with drug and alcohol issues.
The hearing has been adjourned until September 30.
TOBY KIRKUP SUFFERED A CARDIAC ARREST
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.
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.