Chris Eubank has led tributes to son Sebastian Eubank following his tragic death, aged 29.
Sebastian was the third-eldest son of the professional boxer and lived in Dubai with his wife Salma and one-month-old son, Raheem. He was set to celebrate his 30th birthday in just a matter of days.
It is thought the boxing legend’s son was found dead on the beach on Friday after drowning.
Leading the heart-breaking tributes, ex-boxer Chris said, “Never did I ever imagine I would write these words or experience the feeling I now have at the loss of my son.
“My family and I are devastated to hear of the death of Sebastian just days before what would have been his 30th birthday.
“He leaves his wife Salma, his son Raheem born just a month ago, his mother Karron Meadows, brothers Nathanael, Chris, Jr, Joseph, one sister Emily and countless relatives and friends.”
Sebastian was a boxer like his father – fighting under the name the Alka Lion - and spent the last few years building a life in the UAE with his wife.
“Sebastian grew up in Hove in England but in the last few years made his life in Dubai where he had a wide circle of friends and was a leader in the adoption of a healthy lifestyle and of alternative therapies,” Chris went on to say.
“As well as being a personal trainer and professional boxer, Sebastian was also a deep thinker who liked to challenge accepted wisdom.
“He was loved and respected by all who knew him and will be forever in the thoughts of friends and family. As a family we now kindly ask to be given space and privacy to celebrate his life and remember the son, the brother, the husband, the friend.”
Chris Eubank Jr – who has recently starred on Celebrity Gogglebox with his father – took to Twitter to remind everyone not to take “your loved ones for granted” because “you just never know if that one time will be the last time.”
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He vowed to ensure his brother Sebastian’s legacy lives on through his son, Raheem.
“I haven’t cried since I was 12 years old… yesterday I cried the whole day. I’m sorry I wasn’t there to watch your back like a big brother’s supposed to. Can’t believe you’re really gone man but you’ll always be in my heart, mind & spirit,” he wrote.
“Now your legacy will live on through your beautiful new born son & I will treat him like my own. Watch over us until we meet again young lion.”
Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.
