Man who died in Bath crash remembered as one of South Africa's 'finest' musicians

He died in hospital last week

Author: Iona Stewart-RichardsonPublished 1st Dec 2022

A 64-year-old man has been remembered as one of South Africa's 'finest musicians' after he died in a crash in Bath.

David Leadbetter - who died in a three-car collision in Claverton Down Road last week - was born in the UK but spent most of his time in South Africa. He died in hospital.

David was remembered by his wife Michelle. She shared the following tribute to her late-husband:

"We are truly stunned and saddened by the untimely death of UK-born David James Leadbetter as a result of the devastating collision on Thursday.

"He was our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and one of South Africa's finest musicians.

"We have lost a humorous, spiritual, compassionate, vibrant, talented and knowledgeable individual.

"He was passionate about music and loved family, friends, nature, animals and life.

"Our world will be significantly diminished by his loss.

"His music lives on and can still be appreciated through his Deep South, Heartland album, a lasting tribute to his talent.

"We appreciate all messages of condolence, support and good wishes from family and friends around the world and our local community around Bath. He may be gone, but never forgotten."

Any witnesses are being urged to come forward.

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