Tributes paid to Stockport dad who died after suddenly falling ill at work

NewsGreater Manchester NewsStockportSimon suddenly fell ill before collapsing at work06:10, 19 Aug 2026Tributes have been paid to a football-loving dad from Stockport who died at work. Skip driver, Simon Holtham died after he suddenly fell ill before suffering a cardiac arrest at his workplace, United Junk Skip Hire.‌Despite the best efforts of his colleagues, he was pronounced dead on Monday, July 20.‌The 52-year-old who lived in Offerton leaves behind his partner of nine years and four-year-old son. His close friend, Carl Morris, 51, spoke to the M.E.N about the heartbreaking loss.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily Newsletter"He was my best mate from growing up, from when we were kids," Carl explained."He's left his fiancé behind and a little lad.