A dad of a six month-old baby has died on his stag do six weeks before his wedding. Jonny Barltrop was hit by a vehicle in Marbella, Spain, on May 27 while celebrating his upcoming wedding to fiancée Cheri Bulmer.
The pair were due to wed in six weeks, the Mirror reports. Cheri has said she is 'completely heartbroken'.
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It is understood he was on the first day of a three-day break when he was killed. Jonny's colleague Chris Ewart detailed the tragedy on his LinkedIn page.
He and Jonny, originally from Wilmslow, worked together at Build Recruitment in London. He said: "I have some extremely sad and devastating news to share. Jonny Barltrop was involved in a traffic accident whilst on his stag do and tragically passed away.
"He leaves behind his fiancée, Cheri and six-month-old baby Leo which is heartbreaking beyond belief. He had so much love for them it can't be put into words.
"They are part of the Build Recruitment family and we will be there for them forever. Jonny is one of my best friends and we have worked together for the past nine years.
"He was highly driven and the most successful recruitment professional I've come across. But more than that, he was a great man, loved his family, friends and having fun.The depth of this terrible tragedy still doesn't seem real.
"As you can appreciate, this is a very difficult time for everyone. If you have been working with Jonny, please bear with us. Once funeral details have been arranged we will share any information that Cheri and the family may want to share."
He also posted details of a GoFundMe with a £50,000 target set up to support Cheri and baby Leo following the death. The target was smashed in hours.
Chris added: "The comments and support for Jonny and his family has been completely overwhelming. Many of you have asked whether there is a GoFundMe page for the family. This has now been set up - if you want to donate, please follow this link."
The GoFundMe by Jonny's friend Tom Bell reached 50,000 in just 17 hours, having been set up on May 31.
Tom said: "Jonny Barltrop, a fiancé, father, son and best friend to so many has tragically been taken so early in his incredible life. Leaving behind a wonderful fiancée, Cheri, and a beautiful, six-month-old, son, Leo.
"A true icon and endlessly unique in his nature and how he enjoyed and lived his life. One-of-a-kind is truly the only description anyone who knew him could use.
"Tragically taken following an accident on his own stag do at the end of May 2023. Just under two months away from his wedding and with a six month old son, he leaves a huge hole in so many lives, none more so than his family.
"This page and fundraising is here to support Cheri & Leo now, and ongoing with as much love, generosity and kindness everyone can give. Thank you for every donation, and know that nothing will fill the void created by this tragedy, but lightening the load and burden of the family is the best support we can give!"
Jonny's former rugby team Wilmslow RUFC also paid tribute. In a statement on its Twitter feed the club said: "Today we need to share devastating news; a young life cut down in its prime.
"RIP Jonny Barltrop. All our thoughts, condolences and love are with the Barltrop family. No words can speak of your loss. Please support the family."
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