Tributes Paid To Man Who ‘Lived A Life Filled With Laughter, Love And Adventure’, Following Fatal Medical Incident At Sea

The family of the man who sadly died at the Royal Sussex County Hospital the same day said that Mathew “lived a life filled with laughter, love and adventure”.

On 24 October at 1.46pm Sussex Police and the Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI) responded to a report of a jet skier in difficulty at sea.

The man was brought to shore, where 41-year-old Mathew White received medical treatment.

He was taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital, where the Brighton man was tragically pronounced deceased and his next of kin was informed.

Mathew’s death is not being treated as suspicious by police.

In a tribute to Mathew, his father provided a photo and said:

“We are heartbroken at the passing of our beloved Mathew James White, aka Gobbo.

“He lived a life filled with laughter, love and adventure; he left a lasting memory on all those who knew him.

“Our family is devastated by this unimaginable loss, and we ask for privacy as we grieve and try to come to terms with what has happened.

“We are grateful for the outpouring of love from friends and family.”