The family of a disabled grandad who died at an airport last month have paid tribute to the Manchester United fan who 'really enjoyed life'. Gerardo Silano, 82, fractured his spinal cord falling down a staircase at Gatwick Airport.
The grandad-of-four had been waiting for assistance to leave an EasyJet flight before leaving on foot. He reportedly died after falling from an escalator going up from the runway level to a tunnel. Many UK airports at the time were struggling with staff shortages at the time, with reports of disabled passengers waiting for hours for assistance to be taken off planes.
Mr Silano had just returned from Naples with his wife Irma, 78, and son Paul, 49. He fell down the staircase around 12.50pm and despite the best efforts of staff died from his injuries.
