A BELOVED husband and father has died aged 49 just six months after doctors found he had a tumour on his brain.

Ade Newman died ‘peacefully’ at home in Worcester, in his sleep, on Monday morning.

His wife Terra Newman said: “We decided we wanted him to spend his last few weeks at home so he received care from the amazing district nursing team who could not do enough for him, and from Hospice at Home.

"He passed away in the early morning hours of this morning, very peacefully and asleep. We thank everyone who has reached out to us over the past few months."

Mrs Newman had been raising money in a desperate bid to get more time with her beloved husband after being told by doctors that nothing could be done to save him.

She set up a Facebook page and a GoFundMe in her efforts to pay for drugs to extend Mr Newman’s life for as long as possible so he could spend time with her and their two children, Cove and Ever.

The community rallied round the family and raised over £25,000 for the family in an attempt to give them the gift of time.

Hundreds have shared their condolences on the Facebook page after hearing of Mr Newman’s passing.

Susan Clamp wrote: “I am so sorry, Terra. I’m heartbroken for you and your children. Know that you are all in our prayers. If there is anything we can do, please reach out. He fought a hard battle, but now he is at peace and watching over you all forever more.”

Rachael Rose said: “There are no words for what has happened to your wonderful family. I am heartbroken for you. Sending all our love.”

Sylvia Redding said: “So very sad to hear this. I worked with Ade many years ago. My heartfelt condolences to you Terra and your family. Rest in peace Ade.”

Mr Newman was ‘fit and active’ just six months ago.

Mrs Newman, 45, had told the Worcester News: “Just back in April, he was fine. He was very fit and active, cycling 200 miles a week. He was an engineer.

“He just came home one day and said ‘my head feels funny’. It came out of the blue. He said ‘I can’t write anymore, isn’t this weird’.

“There were more symptoms, he reminded me of a stroke victim.

“It all happened in a four-week period in June - that was the nightmare month.

“He went to A&E twice and doctors sent him home saying he had a trapped nerve. But then he could no longer walk, he was having trouble speaking and that was when we got taken seriously.

“It went on for two months. They finally did an MRI in August, and found the large brain tumour. At that point they did not know it was cancerous, they thought it was a benign tumour. He had it removed at University Hospital Coventry, but it grew back within nine weeks to almost its original size, which was really disappointing.

“They only gave him two rounds of chemo, in September and October, before they wrote him off, and said there is not a lot they can do. In November they tried chemo, but quickly said it is not working.

“He had deteriorated quickly. By early February he could no longer speak or walk.”

The GoFundMe page is still active if you wish to donate. All funds raised will go to the children Mr Newman sadly leaves behind. See here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-gift-of-time-proton-beam-therapy?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer