'Rest in paradise now angel' - Your heartfelt tributes to Linda who died in ‘freak accident’ on the streets of Blackpool

Tributes have been paid online to Linda McKenna, 44, who suffered devastating head injuries after being blown over during Storm Jorge in the early hours of Sunday.
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Linda who was trying to turn her life around after years of drug abuse, was taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital, where she died at 6.30pm on Monday.

Many readers who knew Linda have paid emotional tributes to her on our Facebook page:

"God bless you, all had some laughs together."

Linda McKenna with Mark Butcher of Amazing Graze.Linda McKenna with Mark Butcher of Amazing Graze.
Linda McKenna with Mark Butcher of Amazing Graze.

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"R.I.P. Linda you were a nice lady, glad to have known you."

Angela Brereton

"Condolences to Sue and family xxx"

Beverley Anne Keenan

"Paths 2 Progress Blackpool regularly supported this lady with food, drinks, clothing, emergency accommodation. They do so much good in our community and befriend these people that have fallen on hard times to make their lives that little bit easier."

Nicola Marie

"RIP Linda u was a gooden"

Louis Walker

"Rip Linda, many a chat we had on passing, condolences to your mum sue and the rest of the family"

Marie Kelly

"R.i.p Linda I'm heartbroken my thoughts are with ur family I've known u since I moved to Blackpool such a beautiful lady u will be forever in my heart r.i.p guna miss u sooooo much."

Linzi Jane Still

"Gonna miss you sis, rest in paradise now angel xx"

Sonia Mckenna

"How awful. Hope she's found peace xx"

​Emma Tobin

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