Cameron Milton, an 18-year-old rugby player found dead at home after injury

A young rugby player, Cameron Milton, was found dead in his room by his mother when she went to wake him up. The 18-year-old had suffered a concussion during a rugby match earlier this year. The inquest heard he had been "terrified" of dying after...

Agencies
An inquest heard that a young rugby player committed suicide earlier this year because he was "terrified" of dying after suffering a concussion during a game.

On the morning of March 29, when Cameron Milton's mother, Jo, went to wake him up, she found him dead in bed. The mother tried to resuscitate her kid before paramedics arrived, but he was already dead.

After Cameron died, his parents discovered plant detritus and tree leaves in his chamber; toxicological tests revealed that he had been poisoned.


Concerned symptoms have plagued the Bolton School alumnus since he had a concussion in a rugby game in August 2021. He had previously expressed an interest in attending Loughborough University; his family stated that he was from Lancashire.

The inquest at Accrington Town Hall showed that he had had heart palpitations, tremors, dizziness, and a loss of balance before his death.

Despite extensive testing and many visits to emergency rooms, the young rugby player's symptoms stumped doctors. They advised against a CT scan for him due to the risks of radiation exposure at such a young age.
ADVERTISEMENT

A Rugby Fan, 1st Blonde Bond & Other Lesser-Known Facts About Daniel Craig
1/11

On his 54th birthday, here are some things every Daniel Craig fan must know.

On his 54th birthday, here are some things every Daniel Craig fan must know.

Craig's fifth and last Bond film, 'No Time to Die', was the longest 007 movie ever made, according to reports. The film is said to be 163 minutes long. Meanwhile, Craig also holds the record for playing 007 for the longest time.

Craig's fifth and last Bond film, 'No Time to Die', was the longest 007 movie ever made, according to reports. The film is said to be 163 minutes long. Meanwhile, Craig also holds the record for play..
Read More

Craig, who is 5 feet 11 inches tall, is said to be the shortest actor to essay the role of 007. The previous Bonds all towered past the 6 foot-range.

Craig, who is 5 feet 11 inches tall, is said to be the shortest actor to essay the role of 007. The previous Bonds all towered past the 6 foot-range.

Craig had confessed that he was afraid of guns. In order to play the secret spy in the Bond franchise, the actor had to overcome his fear, and it was a struggle as he had seen a real-life bullet wound.

Craig had confessed that he was afraid of guns. In order to play the secret spy in the Bond franchise, the actor had to overcome his fear, and it was a struggle as he had seen a real-life bullet woun..
Read More

Craig was initially reluctant to play Bond. The producers had to 'woo' him to take up the role. Later, his casting as 007 saw a hurdle (almost) for his blonde hair as all previous Bonds had dark hair. But the actor refused to dye his hair.

Craig was initially reluctant to play Bond. The producers had to 'woo' him to take up the role. Later, his casting as 007 saw a hurdle (almost) for his blonde hair as all previous Bonds had dark hair..
Read More

Craig had been a long-time smoker. Right before the production of 'Casino Royale' in 2006, the actor quit smoking. He later confessed that it has been a ‘constant struggle’ since.

Craig had been a long-time smoker. Right before the production of 'Casino Royale' in 2006, the actor quit smoking. He later confessed that it has been a ‘constant struggle’ since.

In 2006, Esquire Magazine declared Craig to be the 'Best Dressed Male'. It was the same year he was seen in 'Casino Royale' - his first film from the Bond franchise. Dressed in bespoke suits, he definitely made an impression.

In 2006, Esquire Magazine declared Craig to be the 'Best Dressed Male'. It was the same year he was seen in 'Casino Royale' - his first film from the Bond franchise. Dressed in bespoke suits, he defi..
Read More

Craig has never been named People magazine's 'Sexiest Man Alive'. In 2008, he came in a close second, but actor Hugh Jackman bagged the title. Actor Pierce Brosnan, who played James Bond before Craig, was also named the Sexiest Man Alive in 2001.

Craig has never been named People magazine's 'Sexiest Man Alive'. In 2008, he came in a close second, but actor Hugh Jackman bagged the title. Actor Pierce Brosnan, who played James Bond before Craig..
Read More

Craig has been an active rugby player, and was part of the Hoylake Rugby Club in his youth. The avid rugby fan is also a supporter of Liverpool Football Club.

Craig has been an active rugby player, and was part of the Hoylake Rugby Club in his youth. The avid rugby fan is also a supporter of Liverpool Football Club.

Craig was an aspiring actor and started his journey as a theatre artist. But his journey began in high school when he took part in the production of Romeo and Juliet at the age of 14. Later, he also worked as a waiter to pay his bills while he was with National Youth Theatre.

Craig was an aspiring actor and started his journey as a theatre artist. But his journey began in high school when he took part in the production of Romeo and Juliet at the age of 14. Later, he also ..
Read More

Cameron's parents planned to pay privately for the scan, but he discouraged them from doing so. There was nothing seriously wrong with Cameron's bloodwork or electrocardiogram, but he still insisted he was having heart problems. His death saddened his parents greatly.


FAQs:

  1. How old was Cameron when he passed away?
    He was 18 years old.
  2. What was the cause of Cameron's death?
    It is believed that he committed suicide after he faced full-body tremors.
Download
The Economic Times Business News App
for the Latest News in Business, Sensex, Stock Market Updates & More.
Download
The Economic Times News App
for Quarterly Results, Latest News in ITR, Business, Share Market, Live Sensex News & More.
READ MORE
ADVERTISEMENT

READ MORE:

LOGIN & CLAIM

50 TIMESPOINTS

More from our Partners

Loading next story
Business News › News › International › UK News › Cameron Milton, an 18-year-old rugby player found dead at home after injury
Text Size:AAA
Success
This article has been saved

*

+