York man died day after being released from hospital
An inquest has opened into the death of 76-year-old Roy Horsley, who passed away at home one day after being discharged from York Hospital. The coroner confirmed the cause of death as an abdominal aortic aneurysm, and a full inquest is pending.
Why it matters
The case highlights the sudden nature of medical emergencies and the impact of unexpected deaths on local communities.
0 Comments Roy Horsley, 76, of Huntington, died at home on January 11 (Image: Family) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A “gentle” and “kind” York man died the day after he was released from hospital, an inquest has heard.
Roy Horsley, 76, of Huntington, died at home on January 11.
The retired financial advisor died from an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), coroner Jonathan Leach said when opening Mr Horsley’s inquest. AAA is a swelling in the aorta, the artery that carries blood from the heart to the abdomen, according to the NHS.
Mr Leach said Mr Horsley had attended York Hospital’s urgent care unit on January 10 and was found dead at home the following day.
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