A heartbreaking tribute has been paid to "larger than life" Mark Davies who has tragically died after going missing in Leeds.
The 53-year-old, from Brighouse, was reported missing on October 17 after missing a train in Leeds on Sunday (October 16) evening. His family issued a number of pleas for information and warned that he had no money, no phone and was in a city that he was not familiar with.
He was found on October 28 and rushed to hospital for treatment where he tragically died at around 11.40pm on October 30.
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Speaking to Yorkshire Live on Tuesday, Zoe Bannister, who is married to Mark's cousin, described the 53-year-old as a "larger than life" character who 'loved to party'. In a heartbreaking direct message, she said: "I am sorry that we couldn't find you and help you, Mark, and I hope you are at peace now.
"We will love and miss you forever." Zoe, 46, said Mark will be remembered by his family, and those who knew him, as a man who was "full of life." She added: "He loved to have a laugh and a party. He was loud, bubbly and funny and that is how we will remember him: larger than life Mark."
Mark had been missing in Leeds for two weeks before he was found on Friday. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Mark Davies, who had been the subject of a missing person appeal was found in Leeds on Friday, October 28. He was taken to hospital for treatment. Sadly he passed away in hospital.
"There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and a file is being prepared for the coroner."
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