{"id":364312,"date":"2026-07-10T23:44:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T18:14:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=364312"},"modified":"2026-07-10T23:44:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T18:14:25","slug":"tributes-pour-in-for-lifetime-of-the-party-british-tourist-28-who-died-on-holiday-in-ibiza-news-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/10\/tributes-pour-in-for-lifetime-of-the-party-british-tourist-28-who-died-on-holiday-in-ibiza-news-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Tributes pour in for ‘lifetime of the party’ British tourist, 28, who died on holiday in Ibiza | News World"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Jake Duffield died earlier this month in Ibiza while travelling (Picture: GoFundMe)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The family of a young British man is attempting to bring his body home after he suddenly died on holiday in Ibiza.<\/p>\n

Jake Tyler Duffield, 28, from Norfolk, died on the Spanish island after travelling there with a gaggle of friends.<\/p>\n

The circumstances surrounding his death are currently unclear, with the tragedy leaving family members \u2018completely devastated\u2019.<\/p>\n

They now tackle the difficult task of getting his body back to the UK.<\/p>\n

\u2018Please help for those who can, this lad was my stepson, a sort, caring lad who loved the party vibes,\u2019 said Jake\u2019s stepmum, Nicki Duffield, in her heartbreaking tribute.<\/p>\n

\u2018Jake had been a part of my life since 2010, and I watched him turn into the beautiful man that he was.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Family and friends have rallied to support the family, with pub landlord Paul Sandford, from Dereham, establishing a fundraiser on their behalf.<\/p>\n

He said: \u2018The news has left everyone who knew and loved him completely devastated. <\/p>\n

\u2018Our immediate priority is to bring Jake home to the UK, where his family can finally have him close and provides him the farewell he truly deserves.<\/p>\n

\u2018Unfortunately, the prices involved in repatriating someone from overseas are significant, and we’re reaching out to our community for help during this incredibly difficult time.<\/p>\n

\u2018Every donation, irrespective of how big or small, will go towards the prices of bringing Jake home and easing among the financial burden on his heartbroken family.\u2019<\/p>\n

The GoFundMe has already raised greater than \u00a323,000 in only every week.<\/p>\n

Paul added: \u2018Your support, kindness, and generosity will mean greater than words can express. On behalf of Jake\u2019s family and friends, thanks from the underside of our hearts in your compassion and support.<\/p>\n

\u2018Let\u2019s bring Jake home.\u2019<\/p>\n

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