Brit father, 61, dies after falling from second floor balcony while renovating his Bulgarian holiday home – as family makes plea to help bring builder home
- Paul Bond from Bristol suffered severe head injuries after his fall on July 9
- His family confirmed that he fell into a coma and passed away on Sunday
A British father has died after falling from the second floor balcony of his Bulgarian holiday home while renovating the property.
Paul Bond, 61, suffered severe head injuries from the fall and slipped into a coma after the accident on July 9.
The builder from Bristol was unable to recover from his injuries and tragically passed away in Pirogov Hospital on Sunday, his family said.
The family will be using the funds previously intended for his treatment to bring him back to the UK.
Paul’s daughter Abi wrote on social media: ‘Dad passed away on Sunday afternoon. We just want to thank everyone for your kind words, prayers, support and donations, we will be forever grateful. We will be getting Dad home as soon as possible.’
Mr Bond, described as ‘a hugely loved father, grandfather, son, brother and friend’ had been busy renovating his holiday home when it appears he fell from the second floor balcony.
British father Paul Bond has died after falling from the second floor balcony of his Bulgarian holiday home while renovating the property
He was found by a friend on the morning of Sunday, July 9, although it was not clear when exactly he had fallen.
He was taken to hospital in a coma due to brain injuries, where he underwent surgery.
His daughters Sophie and Abi rushed to Bulgaria to be at his bedside where he had been placed on life support.
His condition was described as stable, although he remained on life support and his head injuries were believed to be irreversible, according to the fundraising appeal.
The fundraising effort raised nearly £7,000 which will be used to bring him back to Bristol.
Family friend Rebekah Richardson posted on the fundraising page: ‘The family would like to thank all those who have supported them during this difficult time.
‘This has been greatly appreciated, the money raised will now be used to bring Paul home as soon as possible. We appreciate your respect at this time.’
Ms Richardson has known the family for around 18 years and has been acting as their spokesperson since the accident.
She told the BBC previously: ‘Paul’s just a really kind of fun loving guy.
‘He’s got a massive, massive heart – he’s very family orientated and is really loved by everyone that he knows.’
His daughters Sophie and Abi (pictured with Paul) rushed to Bulgaria to be at his bedside where he had been placed on life support
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