An 'amazing' dad died five days after surgery for a broken leg.
Sam Mercer, 35, a pub landlord, snapped his femur in December and on Valentine's Day (February 14) had surgery to fix the problem. He had been recuperating at his home when he died suddenly on Sunday (February 19).
His brother Tom said Sam had been 'recovering well' before getting a call on Sunday evening to find out he was being taken to hospital. By the time Tom arrived at Sam's house in Liverpool, he had already died.
