Brian Lynch, Businessman
A vaccine sceptic who urged others to their jab while he battled the virus in intensive care has sadly died of Covid.
Brian Lynch, 46, wanted more long-term scientific data before getting his jab.
The removal firm boss was admitted to Royal Blackburn Hospital on July 7.
During his time in intensive care, he vowed to get the jab if he recovered.
Brian, of Blackburn, Lancs., was later placed in a medically induced coma and died with his family and wife Gina by his side on July 31.
Pal Nicky Ashton had organised a pub fundraiser to help support Brian when he got home.
Lynch in a Facebook post said, “Last week I wasn't feeling well and despite what I think about testing, Covid vaccines etc, I sent off for a PCR test more out of the interest of my family, friends and business...