Photographer died last night at match

KIPAX · 24-02-2010, 08:59

First I have double checked with the newspaper he works for that this is public knowledge and his name is public knowledge so even though its the morning after.. I have been given full go ahead to tell whoever..

As a photographers forum and as many on here may know the guy and I know some will know him ..I thought best to post

A photographer who works for the M.E.N. and a regular tog at rochdale games .. he felt ill and left 10 mins before the end of the game (Rochdale v Bradford 23rd feb 2010) but died in his car before leaving. heart attack ..something he had a history of apparently.

Having spoken to the guy at length before the game (only the 2nd time i ever met him,) its a bit of a shock to know he never made it home .. he was happy and talkative.. you wouldnt believe it

RIP Steve Bostock.. hardly knew you but...

barneyrubble · 24-02-2010, 09:00

That's so sad. RIP

geoffd70 · 24-02-2010, 09:07

How very sad

gumbo-67 · 24-02-2010, 09:09

R.I.P bery sad...

Dave450 · 24-02-2010, 09:18

Very sad

thoughts with family

joescrivens · 24-02-2010, 09:28

He was a good friend of my aunt's, real shame

gingerjon · 24-02-2010, 10:58

Thoughts are with his family and friends.

RIP.

del69 · 24-02-2010, 11:07

Sad news, my thoughts go out to his family and friends.

foggy4ever · 24-02-2010, 11:08

Very sad indeed

RIP

chilliz · 24-02-2010, 11:11

Bad news indeed. RIP.

ScarySquirrel · 24-02-2010, 11:46

Horrible news. RIP

Pieface · 24-02-2010, 11:50

RIP. Thankfully he died before setting off, and not on the roads. The chaos could have been terrible. Happened to my grandad, came out of Bingo, was all fine, got in the car and had a heart attack and that was it. Wasn't even feeling unwell until it happened.

asterix · 24-02-2010, 13:17

Oh my word !!!!

I worked on a RFL job with Steve 12 months ago and spent the whole day with him, A real nice guy and Im devastated having read that, I didnt know him too well but this is gutting.

RIP Steve, Sleep well pal.

creamykiwi · 24-02-2010, 13:23

That's so sad - thoughts are with his family, friends & colleagues.

Andy · 24-02-2010, 15:16

thoughts with family and friends

essbeeuk · 24-02-2010, 20:46

Having been the club photographer for last nights match, I was talking to Steve throughout the game... being only 5 feet away from him for most of the night.
When he left the ground about 10 or 15 minutes before the final whistle, his last words to me were.. "Well thats deadline, see you later.... "
There was no hint of his being unwell... it is unbelievable that only a short while later he was dead.

My thoughts are with his family... RIP Steve

KIPAX · 24-02-2010, 20:55 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by essbeeuk

Having been the club photographer for last nights match, I was talking to Steve throughout the game... being only 5 feet away from him for most of the night.
When he left the ground about 10 or 15 minutes before the final whistle, his last words to me were.. "Well thats deadline, see you later.... "
There was no hint of his being unwell... it is unbelievable that only a short while later he was dead.

My thoughts are with his family... RIP Steve

I must have spoken to you on the night as well... I do hope yourself and others who knew him a lot better dont mind me posting it on here.. I know people on here know MEN togs so felt the story worth telling..

clowesey · 24-02-2010, 20:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by asterix

Oh my word !!!!

I worked on a RFL job with Steve 12 months ago and spent the whole day with him, A real nice guy and Im devastated having read that, I didnt know him too well but this is gutting.

RIP Steve, Sleep well pal.

Same time, same place. Great bloke, only too happy to pass on a few hints and tips to someone he'd never met before.

RIP Steve.

kevshore · 24-02-2010, 21:02

Very sad indeed. RIP Steve.

kev.

norvic-boy · 24-02-2010, 21:03

How sad... Sounded like a very nice chap too. RIP and my thoughts go out to his friends and family.

KL755 · 24-02-2010, 21:04

Sad sad news...RIP

mossleysmiffy · 24-02-2010, 21:43

Worked with Steve for several years "in his other job" (computing) - gave me many tips and hints to improve my amateur snapping - for which I was eternally grateful - found out this afternoon via our old boss - stunned - totally stunned - only saw him last week while out shopping - thoughts are with Paula and the family ...

Andy77 · 24-02-2010, 23:21

Very sad news
RIP

purpleclouds · 25-02-2010, 00:06

That's sad news indeed.. I think I may have bumped into him at one or two games before now. Really sad to hear of the death though, my thoughts are with his friends and family.

SKP · 25-02-2010, 11:09

I am in complete shock I knew Steve & counted him as a personal friend from our times photographing Rugby League, Steve was a great bloke & i will miss him our chats & the odd pint of shandy we shared at games, my thoughts go out to his family at this very sad time.

God Bless ya mate.
Steve.

gazedd · 25-02-2010, 22:28

Such Sad news.

pragmatist · 26-02-2010, 19:16

RIP...Very sad

mant01 · 27-02-2010, 11:57

Thats awful, just shows you never know when it could be your time. Best wishes to his family and friends.

sworks · 27-02-2010, 13:11

sad news, my thoughts to his friends and family

24-02-2010, 08:59	#1
KIPAX over it Location: Accrington Posts: 5,662 Camera: Canon 1D mkIV iTrader: (11)	Photographer died last night at match First I have double checked with the newspaper he works for that this is public knowledge and his name is public knowledge so even though its the morning after.. I have been given full go ahead to tell whoever.. As a photographers forum and as many on here may know the guy and I know some will know him ..I thought best to post A photographer who works for the M.E.N. and a regular tog at rochdale games .. he felt ill and left 10 mins before the end of the game (Rochdale v Bradford 23rd feb 2010) but died in his car before leaving. heart attack ..something he had a history of apparently. Having spoken to the guy at length before the game (only the 2nd time i ever met him,) its a bit of a shock to know he never made it home .. he was happy and talkative.. you wouldnt believe it RIP Steve Bostock.. hardly knew you but... __________________ Freelance Sports Photographer : www.kipax.com Be my Fwend.... http://www.facebook.com/KIPAX Last edited by KIPAX; 25-02-2010 at 00:12.

24-02-2010, 11:50	#12
Pieface Been here a while Real name : Dominic Location: Wirral Posts: 365 Camera: Nikon D200 iTrader: (9)	RIP. Thankfully he died before setting off, and not on the roads. The chaos could have been terrible. Happened to my grandad, came out of Bingo, was all fine, got in the car and had a heart attack and that was it. Wasn't even feeling unwell until it happened. __________________ My Flickr Have a look through!

24-02-2010, 13:17	#13
asterix Forum Regular Location: Cheshire Posts: 500 Camera: Nikon D3 iTrader: (15)	Oh my word !!!! I worked on a RFL job with Steve 12 months ago and spent the whole day with him, A real nice guy and Im devastated having read that, I didnt know him too well but this is gutting. RIP Steve, Sleep well pal. __________________ www.kt8photography.co.uk

24-02-2010, 21:03	#20
norvic-boy Forum Regular Real name : Toby Location: In Norfolk, somewhere. Posts: 1,171 Camera: Canon 450D iTrader: (0)	How sad... Sounded like a very nice chap too. RIP and my thoughts go out to his friends and family. __________________ Norvic-Boy. Flickr --- my 365Project! Canon 450D, Canon T90, Olympus OM10.

25-02-2010, 00:06	#24
purpleclouds Growing roots Real name : Phil Location: Great(er) Manchester Posts: 9,681 Camera: Canon 1D MKIII iTrader: (1)	That's sad news indeed.. I think I may have bumped into him at one or two games before now. Really sad to hear of the death though, my thoughts are with his friends and family. __________________ Purple Clouds Photography - twitter - Facebook

24-02-2010, 09:00	#2
barneyrubble Forum Regular Posts: 1,196 Camera: Nikon D3S iTrader: (31)	That's so sad. RIP

24-02-2010, 09:07	#3
geoffd70 Been here a while Real name : Geoff Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 383 Camera: Nikon D3 iTrader: (6)	How very sad

24-02-2010, 09:09	#4
gumbo-67 Forum Regular Real name : Terri Location: Newton aycliffe Posts: 686 Camera: Nikon D90 iTrader: (0)	R.I.P bery sad...

24-02-2010, 09:18	#5
Dave450 Feet under the table Real name : Dave Location: Worthing, Sussex Posts: 2,438 Camera: Canon 7D + Grip iTrader: (14)	Very sad thoughts with family

24-02-2010, 09:28	#6
joescrivens Mrs Steve Jobs Posts: 2,536 Camera: Canon 7d iTrader: (5)	He was a good friend of my aunt's, real shame

24-02-2010, 10:58	#7
gingerjon Forum Regular Real name : Jon Location: Chesham, Bucks Posts: 1,384 Camera: Nikon D90 / Canonet QL19 / Nikon F65 iTrader: (0)	Thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP.

24-02-2010, 11:07	#8
del69 Forum Regular Real name : Del. Location: Hull,GFE. Posts: 603 Camera: Silicon Chip & Double Glazing "D90" iTrader: (0)	Sad news, my thoughts go out to his family and friends.

24-02-2010, 11:08	#9
foggy4ever Feet under the table Real name : Scott Location: Yorkshire Posts: 2,547 Camera: Nikon D300, Fuji S5 Pro iTrader: (29)	Very sad indeed RIP

24-02-2010, 11:11	#10
chilliz Feet under the table Real name : Ian Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 1,711 Camera: Canon EOS 5D MKII with grip iTrader: (12)	Bad news indeed. RIP.

24-02-2010, 11:46	#11
ScarySquirrel Forum Regular Real name : Nick Location: East Sussex / Kent Posts: 560 Camera: Canon 5D iTrader: (2)	Horrible news. RIP

24-02-2010, 13:23	#14
creamykiwi Getting Comfy Real name : Carla Location: Colchester, Essex Posts: 209 Camera: Canon 400D/Panasonic DMC-FZ50 / Zenit E iTrader: (1)	That's so sad - thoughts are with his family, friends & colleagues.

24-02-2010, 15:16	#15
Andy Feet under the table Real name : Andy Location: Grimsby Posts: 1,598 Camera: Canon 40D iTrader: (5)	thoughts with family and friends

24-02-2010, 20:46	#16
essbeeuk New here Real name : Steven Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	Having been the club photographer for last nights match, I was talking to Steve throughout the game... being only 5 feet away from him for most of the night. When he left the ground about 10 or 15 minutes before the final whistle, his last words to me were.. "Well thats deadline, see you later.... " There was no hint of his being unwell... it is unbelievable that only a short while later he was dead. My thoughts are with his family... RIP Steve

24-02-2010, 21:02	#19
kevshore Feet under the table Real name : Kevin Location: Ne Lincs Posts: 2,461 Camera: Nikon D3s, Nikon D300 iTrader: (26)	Very sad indeed. RIP Steve. kev.

24-02-2010, 21:04	#21
KL755 Quite Chatty Real name : Kevin Location: Welwyn Garden City Posts: 69 Camera: Canon 30D iTrader: (0)	Sad sad news...RIP

24-02-2010, 21:43	#22
mossleysmiffy New here Real name : Mike Posts: 1 Camera: Canon EOS 20D iTrader: (0)	Worked with Steve for several years "in his other job" (computing) - gave me many tips and hints to improve my amateur snapping - for which I was eternally grateful - found out this afternoon via our old boss - stunned - totally stunned - only saw him last week while out shopping - thoughts are with Paula and the family ...

24-02-2010, 23:21	#23
Andy77 Forum Regular Real name : andy Location: Kingswinford Posts: 1,388 Camera: canon 40d iTrader: (18)	Very sad news RIP

25-02-2010, 11:09	#25
SKP Quite Chatty Real name : Steven Price Location: Doncaster Posts: 76 Camera: this thingy with a clicky button on it iTrader: (0)	I am in complete shock I knew Steve & counted him as a personal friend from our times photographing Rugby League, Steve was a great bloke & i will miss him our chats & the odd pint of shandy we shared at games, my thoughts go out to his family at this very sad time. God Bless ya mate. Steve. __________________ A few of my Images can bee seen @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevenprice/

25-02-2010, 22:28	#26
gazedd Fully compitatant Real name : Gary Eddleston Location: Widnes, NW England Posts: 1,627 Camera: Canon EOS 400D iTrader: (1)	Such Sad news.

26-02-2010, 19:16	#27
pragmatist Forum Regular Real name : Matty Location: Ipswich Suffolk Posts: 1,296 Camera: Canon EOS 5D MK2 iTrader: (3)	RIP...Very sad

27-02-2010, 11:57	#28
mant01 Been here a while Real name : John Location: uk, northeast Posts: 436 Camera: Canon EOS 500D iTrader: (1)	Thats awful, just shows you never know when it could be your time. Best wishes to his family and friends.

27-02-2010, 13:11	#29
sworks Getting Comfy Location: Cumbria Posts: 229 Camera: Canon 1Dmk11N iTrader: (1)	sad news, my thoughts to his friends and family