The family of a man from south London who died in a tragic car accident on Halloween (October 31) said he was a “blessing” to everyone he met.
Douglas Tandoh, 26, was killed in the early hours of Sunday morning in Dorset when the car he was a passenger in collided with a tree that had blown into the street as a result of a storm.
The driver of the car remains in critical condition in the hospital.
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After the tragic death of Douglas, his 28-year-old brother Samuel tries to put his legacy together and build something tangible for the future through a fundraiser.
The two brothers grew up together in Elephant and Castle and produced YouTube videos and raps together.
Samuel and Douglas did everything together
(Image: Samuel Tandoh)
Speaking to MyLondon, Samuel said that the things they still had to do together made losing his brother even more painful.
He said, “He was my brother, every second of my life we lived together.
“It was terrible, we live together, do everything together, we always took care of each other. It’s not the same, I always think he’ll come and work for me – but not anymore.
“He was a content creator, he didn’t take it too seriously and helped his friends with all of their projects. He was like a blessing to everyone – everything he touched turned to gold. “
“My mother shouldn’t have to bury her son”
Douglas inspired everyone he met
(Image: Samuel Tandoh)
Since the tragic news, Douglas’ family has struggled to come to terms with his loss.
The process was particularly tough for the brothers’ parents.
Samuel said, “He was too young. We called him Junior because he was the youngest.
“My father is still in pain, but he’s trying his best. My mother doesn’t take it easy, she cries every night and doesn’t sleep.
“She keeps saying, ‘Douglas keeps waking me up.’ She wanted her child to bury her, not her own child to bury.
“If the funding could help her with therapy, it would really help her too.”
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“He was a legend and has to be celebrated”
To celebrate Douglas’ life and to honor his creative commitment to those he has inspired, Samuel has launched a fundraiser in his honor.
He firmly believes that this money will be used for Douglas’ legacy.
Samuel has started a fundraiser in her honor
(Image: Samuel Tandoh)
He said, “We started the fundraiser to do more for the people he has helped and supported all his life.
“We want to use the money as a legacy for his projects and his name. He was a legend and needs to be celebrated.
“He was a lovely guy, he helped everyone he met. He brought people together, he deserves something bigger.”
If you’d like to donate to Douglas’s fundraiser, please do so here.
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