‘He was the most inspirational man’ - Star's words for Sudders

Oct 17 2008 by Katie Campling, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

‘He was the most inspirational man’

Adrian was famous among fans of his online diary, Baldy’s Blog, for mixing sadness and emotion with his trademark humour.

His memorial service was no different. In the final months before his death on August 20 Adrian laid down plans for the celebration of his life at Sheffield Cathedral.

It was typical of his nature to plan ahead thoroughly, even writing his own message to be delivered at the event by the Rev Mark Newitt, chaplain at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield.

With characteristic wit Adrian wrote: “Hope there is a reasonable turnout, but let’s face it, it doesn’t really matter to me. I want today to be a celebration of my life and all the good times we have shared together.

“Feel free to have tears in your eyes, but I hope, more importantly, it will leave you with a smile on your face.”