A GRIEVING family has urged people to get their hearts checked after a father-of- two died suddenly.

Scott Fowler, 41, from New Town, Colchester, died of a heart attack after suffering from the same condition that killed his father.

Mr Fowler’s dad, former Colchester United star John Fowler died of a heart attack aged 42.

Nephew Stuart said: “It runs in the family and is getting people young.

“I am 30 and will push to get checked out and others should do the same.”

Family and friends are urging people to donate to the British Heart Foundation in memory of Mr Fowler.

See the full story with tributes from family, friends, the FA and Colchester United in today's Gazette.