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Family pays tribute to man who died after taking 'gym drug'
8:55am Sunday 21st October 2012 in News By Simon Farr
Family pays tribute to man who died after taking 'gym drug'
THE family of a 28-year-old who died after taking a performance enhancing drug has paid tribute to the “fun, loving and caring” man.
Sean Daniel Cleathero from High Wycombe fell ill on Tuesday and was taken to Wycombe Hospital where he died.
It is believed the father-of-one took a substance called 2, 4-Dinitrophenol (DNP) which is used to help burn fat but can have side-effects such as extreme body temperatures leading to brain damage and blindness.
In a statement, Mr Cleathero’s family said: “Sean was very loved and popular.
"His death has come as a complete shock to his family and friends. He was a fun, loving, caring son, grandson, brother and nephew.
"As a father he leaves behind a three-year-old daughter who will carry on his infectious personality which made him so popular to all of his friends and those who knew him.”
A post-mortem examination was carried out on Friday but the results were inconclusive, leading to the Buckinghamshire Coroner referring the death to Thames Valley Police.
Officers are exploring any potential link between Mr Cleathero’s death and the drug, which police believe he obtained from a gym.
Officers are urging any resident who may have bought DNP tablets through ‘unofficial sources’ not to take them.
Anyone who believes they may have taken the drug and requires health advice is urged to contact their GP or call NHS Direct on 0845 4647.
Comments(3)
jayeatman
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4:03pm Mon 22 Oct 12
In the 1920's DNP was an ingredient in diet pills. It literally burns fat and is a know killer and was banned in 1938. As I understand it, it is used by body builders to lose fat fast thus giving you that ripped look. If you survive using it in the short term, it'll probably give you cancer!
trot on
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8:57am Tue 23 Oct 12
jayeatman wrote:It is very sad, devestating. He had no idea this would do this to him, he wouldn't of taken it if he did. He was a loving, trusting man who was loved by his family and friends. Those who knew him in a glance meeting knew what a nice person he was. Unfortunalty you put your trust in some people and they let you down.
It's very sad when a young family man like this dies and you heart goes out to the family. Why on earth would he take such a dangerous drug? In the 1920's DNP was an ingredient in diet pills. It literally burns fat and is a know killer and was banned in 1938. As I understand it, it is used by body builders to lose fat fast thus giving you that ripped look. If you survive using it in the short term, it'll probably give you cancer!
Love you Sean...xxx
Walker1177 says...
8:51am Mon 22 Oct 12
Miss you Bro