A FOOTIE-mad dad has died after he collapsed in a gym, with his heartbroken family paying tribute.
Tim Sells, 47, was a coach at Whiststable Town FC and Tankerton, looking after the youngsters.
The family of Tim Sells has paid tribute to the dad after he suffered a cardiac arrest and died[/caption]
He suffered a cardiac arrest while doing a work out at Snap Fitness in Herne Bay, Kent.
Tim was rushed to the QEQM Hospital in Margate but he never regained consciousness and died three days later with his family at his bedside.
His death has also hit the local football community across the county where he was respected for his coaching skills and knowledge, KentOnline reports.
He also worked as a football development manager for Millwall FC Community Trust.
Tim, also known as “Sellsy” lived in Herne Bay along with his long-term partner Lisa Goodger and their children Cody, 13, and Demi, 10.
Tim and Lisa had been together for 15 years and got engaged on her 50th birthday.