Tributes have been paid to the tour manager of the shanty group Fisherman's Friends , who died after becoming trapped under a metal door in an accident that also left one of the singers with serious head injuries. The group had been due to perform a few hours later. Trevor Grills, a singer with the group, was also badly hurt and remained in hospital on Sunday. McMullen, who had serious leg injuries, was treated by paramedics, but could not be saved.
Grills was taken to St George's hospital, Tooting, south London, with serious head injuries. How many records have Fishermans Friends sold? Is Fisherman's diary based on a true story? What is Mrs Lofthouse worth? What happened to the Fishermans Friends? Where is Portwenn Really? Are Fishermans Friends good for coughs?
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It is believed the nine singers not involved in the accident have returned home to north Cornwall. He will be sadly missed. Scroll down for video. Fans rocked by news of the tragedy today paid tribute to Mr Grills, one of the younger members of the Fisherman's Friends who often took the lead in some of the band's more melancholic numbers.
Writing on the group's Facebook page, Sarah Lee said: 'Words seem pointless, but apart from sending you all love there's not much else we can offer. Know that you are in our hearts at this terribly sad time. Fellow fan Charlie Mason added: 'Such sad news - we saw you all in Cheltenham on Thursday, and loved it - Trevor bought joy to people - a gift few of us have.
We've lost someone special. Steph Woodhouse wrote: 'Oh such dreadful news, was hoping against hope he would pull through. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and all the village that has welcomed us so warmly over the years. Thinking of Port Isaac. The venue G Live in Guildford where the incident happened has since reopened but the loading bay remains off-bounds. Venue director Alvin Hargreaves said: 'We are devastated to hear that Fisherman's Friends band member Trevor Grills died in hospital last night as a result of the head injuries suffered on Saturday.
Both men were involved in an accident in the loading bay area of the G Live concert venue prior to their scheduled performance that evening. Guildford Borough Council and HQ Theatres, who own and manage the venue respectively, continue to fully assist with the investigation. Tributes were paid to Mr McMullen, who is thought to have been married and a father. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and the guys.
The Fisherman's Friends are shanty singers from Port Isaac on Cornwall's rugged, panoramic north coast. He will be sadly missed.
Our thoughts are with Trevor's family at this very difficult time. Grills, 54, died at St George's hospital in Tooting, south London, after suffering serious head injuries.
Paul McMullen, manager of the Cornwall-based piece, was pronounced dead at the theatre venue on Saturday. Police were called to the venue shortly before midday on Saturday after a report that two men were trapped under a metal door in the loading bay. McMullen, believed to be a father and husband from Stockport, was treated by paramedics but declared dead at the scene. The band were due to perform that night as part of a tour, which has subsequently been cancelled. The Health and Safety Executive has been informed of the death, Surrey police said.
The venue has since reopened.
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