Mother's agony after 15-year-old Redhill pupil found dead in bedroom
A MUM has told of her devastation at the death of her teenage son after finding him collapsed in his bedroom.
Max Yeatman, 15, was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, but was later pronounced dead.
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Popular: Max Yeatman was about to return to school, for his final year studying for his GCSEs.
The Redhill Comprehensive School pupil had suffered from epilepsy in the past, and it is thought this may have caused his death.
But his mum, Lorraine Yeatman, said Max had not had a seizure for two years.
She said: "He had a bit of a cheeky nature. He always used to come and give me a kiss and tell me he loved me. I used to call him my handsome chap."
READ MORE: Tributes paid to Max Yeatman
Max lived in Arnold with his mum and older brother, Conor, 18.
He would have turned 16 on September 8, and was about to return to school, for his final year studying for his GCSEs.
Ms Yeatman said: "He was an avid Chelsea fan. He loved his Xbox. He loved PE. He was always playing football."
Friends have set up a Facebook page in his memory.
Ms Yeatman said: "I didn't realise he was as popular as he was. He was really well-liked.
"It's very comforting to see what people thought of him."
Among those to have paid tribute to Max is Andrew Burns, headteacher at Redhill Comprehensive.
"It was with shock and great sadness that we learned of Max's death," said Mr Burns.
6 Comments
by Lauren Saunders, Arnold
Friday, December 17 2010, 3:07PM
“Max. i know this comments a little late but i am just gonna say it still hasnt sunk in that your actually gone and never coming back. i check your wall everyday and am constantly thinking about you babe. you were actually the only person who properly understood me and my life. whenever i had a problem i knew straight away you'd be the person that'd be there. Now whenever i have a problem, something randomly happens and puts a smile back on my face, is that you? :') i miss you so much mate, and always will. have fun up there and make sure you look after conor:). We all love you loads mate! forever loved&missed.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx”
by kylie brewin, arnold nottingham
Friday, September 03 2010, 1:06AM
“R.I.P Maximuz i cant believe that ur gone at just 15 nearly turnin 16 u didnt desurve this i cant believe its happened 2 u god neeeded an angel and he took the wrong one i know ull be lookin down on us all playin on ur xbox and playin football it wasnt that long ago since i saw u outside staceys house with conner my thoughts go out to u loraine and conner max was an amazin guy loved by many gunna b missed by many
REST IN PARADISE MAXIMUS
TRULEY AND DEEPLY MISSED AND LOVED BY MANY ILL SEE U WEN I GET UP THERE BIG MAN KEEP LOOKIN OVER US R.I.P ANGELLL <3 <3 <3 <3”
by k, nottingham at home
Thursday, September 02 2010, 11:31PM
“I dont know you or the family ..But what a sad sad story this is and a real waste of a lovely life.......God Bless you MAX and may your family find peace in all the friends you have........xx”
by paige newberry, killisick
Thursday, September 02 2010, 9:11PM
“its so sad about you max i miss you so madly
i couldnt beileve it when i found out
iloveyoumaxiiboii x”
by dawn, nottingham
Thursday, September 02 2010, 1:32PM
“so sad :-( how awful for his family an friends”
by JuniorWarden, Wollaton Park
Thursday, September 02 2010, 10:45AM
“What a tragic story...”