Family appeal over dad-of-eight's asbestos-related death

Father-of-eight Michael Reilly (pictured) died aged 81 in December 2014 — less than a month after he was first diagnosed with mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the lung almost always associated with exposure to asbestos. 

Born in Belfast and living in Sheffield most of his life, Mr Reilly worked at a variety of industrial sites including Parkgate Iron and Steel in Rotherham.

Following his death, his son Patrick instructed specialist asbestos-related disease lawyers at Irwin Mitchell to investigate how he came to develop the illness and whether more could have been done to prevent it.

As part of their ongoing investigations, they are keen to hear from anyone who may have information regarding whether Mr Reilly could have come into contact with asbestos during his working life.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Caoimhe Sykes at Irwin Mitchell’s Manchester office on 0161 259 1552 or email [email protected].