work in April this year and sadly died two days later. His family described him as a "seriously special lad" who was outgoing and committed to his studies as his dad John paid tribute.
Devastated mates also expressed their condolences online as they dubbed Connor as the light of their year group and a kind, genuine lad, Chronicle Live reports.
Connor was in his third year at Newcastle University and as well as his gruelling studies, he worked part-time at a hospital and was described by staff and patients as being "like a breath of fresh air".
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