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Amy Sharpe & Jon Macpherson & Hannah Mackenzie Wood

Grandad who was left to starve in care home during covid pandemic became 'skeleton'

A grandfather left to starve in a care home during the covid pandemic was pictured looking like a 'skeleton' two days before he died.

Photos taken by relatives show John McGrath's emaciated frame just 48 hours before he passed away from factors linked to Parkinson's.

The 74-year-old's heartbroken sister Claire had not been able to see her brother for over a year due to lockdown restrictions and "couldn’t believe it when I saw him", according to Lancs Live.

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