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    Family in Shock after “Fit and Healthy” 21-Year-Old Son Dies Suddenly

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    A family in the town of Wallaville in Queensland, Australia, is in mourning now, as Rickson “Ricko” Williams died suddenly in his sleep on January 11th. Williams was just 21 years old at the time of his death and mere days away from his 22nd birthday.

    Ricko’s mother said that doctors discovered her son, a much-loved former school captain who was “fit and healthy”, had an enlarged heart after his death, though the Daily Mail reports that “his cause of death remains unknown”.

    Ms. Wright, his mother, posted a tribute to her son after his tragic passing, saying, on Facebook:

    “This is not a post I was expecting to write but it‘s nonetheless one that has to be written.” 

    “Anyone who knew us, knew how much Rickson meant to us and how much this loss will affect our lives and our family.

    “He had his whole life ahead of him and had just put in an application to study a bachelor of music.”

    The Daily Mail, adding more details about his life, reported that:

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    Mr Williams worked at a plant nursery in the rural town of Rollingstone before he relocated to Wallaville about four years ago. 

    He was a former school captain at Stuart State School who ‘always wanted to be the life of the party’. 

    Ms. Wright also created a GoFundMe to help pay for his unexpected funeral. In the GoFundMe, she said:

    Hi my name is Tanya, I’m Ricksons mum. On the 11th of January 2023, Ricksons’ life was cut tragically short when he didn’t wake up from his sleep.
    As our family tries to find a way through this heartbreaking, difficult time, I would just like to reach out to our amazing community, loving family, and amazing friends for your support.
    Rickson was tragically taken from us way too soon at the young age of just 21, just a week before his 22nd birthday. He was a passionate gardener, motorbike rider and music maker among many other hobbies. He had come a tremendously long way from the difficulties he faced only a few short years ago. He loved life, and always wanted to be the life of the party, even when there was no party lol.
    Any donations, no matter how small, will be greatly appreciated, and will go towards helping the family cover the unexpected expenses during this difficult time.
    Although the financial support won’t bring Rickson back, it hopefully will help us to give him the farewell he deserves, and some time to mourn the unexpected loss of our loving son and brother without the added stress of financial burden.
    Please keep Rickson in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
    Featured image credit: GoFundMe

    By: Will Tanner. Follow me on Twitter @Will_Tanner_1