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"More than a brother to me" - Stardust relatives tell inquest of grief 42 years on from tragedy
Summary
During the inquest into the 1981 Stardust nightclub fire, Errol Buckley spoke of the guilt he feels over his brother Jimmy's death, saying it has "eaten away" at him. He described Jimmy, aged 23, as a caring, talented singer who had won a talent show at the club before the fire. Errol recalled dancing in a Valentine's disco competition that night, winning a prize, and seeing Jimmy beam with pride before the tragedy. He searched for Jimmy for hours, eventually learning he had been taken to a hospital and later identified by his wedding ring. Errol also mentioned that their brother Albert died of a heart attack at 41, which he believes was linked to the night's trauma. The inquest, held at the Rotunda Hospital, continues to examine the events of the fire that claimed 48 lives.
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What: Report matter: "More than a brother to me" - Stardust relatives tell inquest of grief 42 years on from tragedy. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- February 14, 1981 Incident
- February 13, 1980 Other
- 2023-04-26 Publication
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