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Teen tradie dies after backflip goes wrong when celebrating new apartment

An 18-year-old Gold Coast man who died after doing a celebratory backflip and hitting his head is being remembered as "the kindest, loving and nurturing man", who "touched everyone's soul so deeply. Sonny John Orlando Blundell was found unresponsive by his housemate and best friend on Tuesday, June 24, in his Southport Apartment. He had been celebrating his recent move from the New South Wales Central Coast to the Gold Coast the night before. Sonny reportedly hit his head when executing a backflip in his new lounge room. He complained of a headache and went to bed, before, according to his sister, "waking up vomiting" then "passing out". His housemate found him unconscious, and Sonny was then rushed to hospital. At hospital he suffered multiple strokes and a brain bleed, according to his family. On June 30, he passed away surrounded by loved ones. "Our beautiful Sonny has grown his wings and passed away. We are all in disbelief and major pain," sister Izabella Cromack-Hay wrote on a GoFundMe page. "I ask everyone to still support our family as we need to bring Sonny home, as his sisters are waiting for him. Rest in peace, our beautiful boy." 🏠 Major new ban for Australian homes after years of tradies falling ill 😔 Family's heartbreak after young dad with 72 holes in his lungs dies 🏥 Nurse feared paraplegia after 'terrifying' pool mishap in Bali Sonny was an avid Bulldogs fan and had just started a new job working on the new light rail, in a concreting position. "He moved to Queensland to start a new life with his girlfriend," Izabella told the Courier Mail. "Sonny touched everyone's soul so deeply, he was the kindest, loving and nurturing man you could have met," she said. His laugh and smile would light up a room in seconds. From the day he was born, he would always keep mum on her toes. "Sonny will forever be missed and forever loved by all." A fundraiser has been established to assist the family with funeral costs and transporting Sonny back home to NSW. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.