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Wales Online
James McNeill & Naomi Corrigan

Tributes to selfless family man and retired firefighter who died after brave leukaemia battle

Tributes have been paid to an "amazing" dad and firefighter of 30 years who lost his brave battle with cancer. Andy Sale's heartbroken wife Denise shared how the 54-year-old loved life, adored his children and would hug everyone he met.

The couple had moved to Spain in 2020 after his long and happy career at Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service. He collapsed in the December that year with stomach pains and after three months of tests he was diagnosed with cancer.

Andy initially wanted to stay in Spain to "keep his dream alive". But he was convinced by his family to move back to the UK in 2021 after facing £10,000 a month hospital bills.

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