A GoFundMe campaign to raise money for the funeral costs of a much loved local musician is just shy of £1,000 short of hitting its target. The GoFundMe was initially set up to help raise funds for treatment, bills and a bucket list for John Fairbrother, but is now funding his funeral costs as he has now sadly passed away from lung cancer.
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John Fairbrother was a well known and loved local musicians who played extensively on Liverpool’s music scene for years and also raised thousands of pounds for many charitable causes himself. on stage day in, day out of Liverpool. A plasterer by day and a musician at night, he played across Liverpool and Sefton, known as Tj Turner. He won multiple awards over the years.
Unexpectedly losing 20 kg suddenly at the age of 65, John suddenly noticed he was not performing to his usual abilities, when he was then diagnosed with COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and eventually terminal lung cancer. The diagnosis forced him to take early retirement.
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John’s son Nathan set up a fundraising campaign to help him through his darkest hours and help cover his bills, after years of being unable to work. “Performing in pubs were the best years of my life,” said John before he sadly passed away. “I’ve been on telly, been on the radio, done a few variety shows and I’ve done at least 300 charity fundraisers.”
Nathan Fairbrother said: “My dad was a fighter, the life of the party, a kind soul. Whilst he struggled with health for years, our world was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer and given 3-6 months to live. We wanted to make sure his remaining time was defined by peace, not stress. Now that he has sadly passed away, we are using the funds to cover funeral costs.”
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The GoFundMe is now being used to pay for John’s funeral and give him the best send off possible. John’s funeral cost £4,000 and with the campaign just shy of £1,000 short, any donations are greatly appreciated by the family of a much loved music legend of Liverpool.
