Tributes have been pouring in for a gay man who died just three days after tying the knot with his partner of 23 years in Oldham.
Richard Byram-Leech, 42, (pictured above) lost his battle with lung cancer and passed away on Thursday.
This was after only just marrying his long-time partner Cliff Byram-Leech, 58, in a moving ceremony last Monday at Chadderton Town Hall, Oldham, Greater Manchester.
Image (top) shows the wedding rings that Richard and Cliff had engraved and inset picture of Richard.
The same-sex marriage had originally been planned for July 5 but Richard’s deteriorating health meant they brought the big day forward after he was diagnosed with cancer in October.
Messages of support and condolences have been streaming in since the tragic death.
Shaun Edmondson posted on Facebook: “Massive condolences thinking about u all at this hard time. X.”
Debbie Rice also took to the social media site to give her support.
“Thinking of you Cliff at this difficult time, so sorry x,” she posted.
“So, so, sorry to hear this news! My empathy is with you, Cliff (I too know what it’s like) and all of your and Richard’s family. You will all be in my thoughts at this sad time. Xxx,” added Terry Hogan.
Andy Wood said: “You are certainly in my Heart Rich! Gone but never forgotten ever!! X.”
Same sex marriage only became legal in the UK last month as the first gay couples married on March 29.
