Cerebral palsy survivor dies after kidney stones op

A CEREBRAL palsy sufferer who repeatedly defied the odds after medics predicted he wouldn't survive, has died at the age of 33 after routine surgery.

An inquest was opened and adjourned at Doncaster Coroner's Court into the death of Alan Smith, of Broom Lane, Rotherham, who died after a routine procedure to remove kidney stones on July 10.

Doncaster Coroners’ Court heard that Alan’s blood pressure fell and heart rate went up after the general anaesthetic procedure and he died on July 10.

Alan's foster mum Anne Tranmer (58) said that Alan had not been expected to live more than a couple of years when he was born, but he had continally beaten the predictions of doctors.

The funeral will take place at Rotherham Crematorium at 11.40am on Monday with family flowers only and donations in lieu to Martin House Hospice, Wetherby.

A balloon launch will follow the service and mourners are requested not to wear black.

HE WAS AN INSPIRATION . . . Interview with Alan's mum. SEE THIS WEEK'S ADVERTISER.