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Dad ‘foams at the mouth’ and dies while helping son move to university

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Dad ‘foams at the mouth’ and dies while helping son move to university
Dad ‘foams at the mouth’ and dies while helping son move to university

A BELOVED dad-of-six died after collapsing and 'foaming at the mouth' while helping move his son into university accommodation.

Jeremy Tillman, 45, of Arkansas, US, suffered a "very serious medical event", according to his fiance, Elizabeth Goodson, 39.

Dad Jeremy Tillman, 45, leaves fiance (pictured) and 11 children devastated after collapsing and dying at Arkansas State University eiqrtiqkqiqeqprw
Dad Jeremy Tillman, 45, leaves fiance (pictured) and 11 children devastated after collapsing and dying at Arkansas State UniversityCredit: Beth Goodson - facebook
Jeremy and fiance Elizabeth had only got engaged months earlier in Peru
Jeremy and fiance Elizabeth had only got engaged months earlier in PeruCredit: Beth Goodson - facebook
Jeremy was a "selfless dad" to the couple's blended family
Jeremy was a "selfless dad" to the couple's blended familyCredit: Beth Goodson - facebook

“He came through the door and he was in obvious distress,” Elizabeth told KARK News.

“I guess he may have strained too hard," she added.

He was helping his son, Jace Tillman, move his belongings to his dorm in Arkansas State University, earlier this month.

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Police who were called to the scene found the car dealer from Arkansas, on the floor with foam “pouring” out of his mouth, Today reported.

Emergency services performed CPR on the dad and used a defibrillator to restart his heart before he was taken to St Bernards Medical Center, where he died shortly afterwards.

The grandfather-of-two had only got engaged to Elizabeth two months earlier in Peru, where he proposed to her in front of the historic Machu Picchu.

According to Jeremy's obituary he loved "shooting guns, working on cars and most of all, spending time with his family".

Jeremy was a "selfless dad" to the couple's blended family - which included Elizabeth's six children, and his own five.

His fiance added: "Despite working full-time and part-time at home, he rarely missed important events, and he always made time for movie nights, soccer in the yard, or pull-up competitions.

"He was selfless, and always worked hard to ensure everyone had the things that they wanted and needed, often to his own detriment."

Jeremy's daughter, Hannah Brazil, took to Facebook to write a touching tribute to her dad.

It read: “Our father was a well respected and loving man that always put his family first, and never stopped putting a smile on the face of everyone he interacted with.”

His son, Jaymi Tillman, also wrote on Facebook: “God I miss you so much already.”

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