Tributes paid to 21-year-old Blackpool 'diamond' with 'infectious smile' who died after falling off roof
Tributes were paid to “a complete diamond of a young man”
A further pre-inquest review is to be held later this month into the death of 21-year-old Alfie Taylor.
Alfie died from a serious brain injury at Royal Preston Hospital on March 14, 2025 after falling from a flat roof while at work.
He underwent several operations as medics tried to save his life, but his injuries were said to be too severe.
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A previous pre-inquest review was held in Octover 2025 and another is scheduled to take place at Blackpool Town Hall on Tuesday, September 29 from 12 noon.
Alfie’s death shocked the local community and a fundraising page raised more than £15,000 to support his family and give Alfie a “send-off he truly deserves.”
A wave of tributes were paid to him following his death, with has dad Andy saying: “Our beautiful son - we miss you so much. Thanks for everyone’s kind words. It brings us comfort to know how much he meant to everyone.”
Andy was a huge Blackpool FC supporter and a minute’s applause was held in the 21st minute of a home game against Leyton Orient at the Bloomfield Road ground in tribute to him.
In a heartbreaking tribute on the fundraising page, Alfie was described as “a kind, funny, and much-loved young man” with a “heart of gold”.
Dawn Wilson, who set up the fundraiser, said: “His infectious smile could light up any room, and he had a heart of gold.
“He was incredibly popular among his friends and within the Blackpool community, known for his love of football and his unwavering loyalty to those he cared about.”
She added that Alfie’s final act of kindness was to be an organ donor, “giving the gift of life to others—just as he would have wanted”.
Among the tributes on The Gazette’s Facebook page, Tony Duncs said of Andy’s death: “Absolutely devastating, complete diamond of a young man
Vanessa Parkinson said: “Gorgeous young man inside and out. Fly high Alfie”, while Laura Carlton said: “Such a lovely boy and such a lovely family”.
Barbara Smith said “Rest In Peace beautiful Alfie” and Lindsey Bibby said: “Missed every day Alfie”.