TRIBUTES have been paid to a 'loved and respected' doctor, as the surgery he worked in announced his death.

Fellview Healthcare, which has practices in Whitehaven and Egremont, announced the 'tragic and untimely' death of GP, Dr Johan Braber in a statement today, December 2.

The healthcare body paid tribute to the doctor saying that he will be 'forever missed' by all the staff and patients at the practice.

A spokesman for Fellview Healthcare, said: "It is with great sadness and regret that we must inform patients of the tragic and untimely death of Dr Johan Braber.

"He was loved and respected by patients and staff, the care and support he gave to us all will forever be missed.

"Our thoughts are with Johan’s wife and son, Lynsay and Max, we ask patients to respect their privacy at this difficult time."

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