A mum who was once warned by doctors that her newborn baby "would not live to see three weeks" has paid tribute to her "loving, happy" son who defied all the odds.
Barend James Cox, affectionately nicknamed "BJ the DJ" due to his love of music and singing, died aged 33 on Wednesday, April 19, from complications caused by brain damage sustained at birth.
His mum Ronel, 56, said: "BJ was always loving, always happy, always loved his music. First thing in the morning, as soon as you opened the door, there would be music full blast. His favourites were Johnny Cash and The Beatles. Anything all the way from the 50s until now - although he thought the latest music was not as good as the old ones.
