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Samuel Port

Leeds dad-of-six dies suddenly as his 'heart stops' in Roundhay Park on bike ride

A Leeds dad-of-six's death has caused “heartbreak” after his heart suddenly “stopped” while cycling in Roundhay Park.

Lee Thomas Woodriff, 36, died of a cardiac arrest on Friday, May 19. The Gipton man, who was known as Woody, has been praised for his kind generous nature and will be dearly missed.

His best pal Christopher Johnson said: “He was funny, very outgoing and he’d help anyone. He’d give someone his last pound, that’s the kind of person he was. He liked a bit of fishing and beer, like any typical adult. He was good at fixing cars.

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