A young Australian rugby player has died in Bali after going into septic shock while recovering from surgery.
Will Thurston, 27, from the NSW Central Coast had a pancreatic abscess which required urgent surgery.
He was rushed to a local hospital but his devastated family revealed he died on February 16 after his condition deteriorated in the intensive care unit following the operation.
‘Whilst there is nothing that can ease the pain of Will’s passing. It is clear how much love surrounds Will with the overwhelming amount of support shown,’ his family said.
Septic shock happens when an infection spreads throughout the body and leads to dangerously low blood pressure.
It’s the most severe stage of sepsis, which occurs when the body has an extreme response to an infection.
Family member Ashlee Maree said they are working to give Will ‘the send off the deserves’.
‘Our beloved Will fought a courageous fight until the very end,’ she said.
Australian man Will Thurston, 27, died after his pancreas ruptured in Bali
Mr Thurston played footy for the Bay Rugby Club, who shared a tribute to him
‘He took his last breath at 2.04am in the place he loved most, Bali.
‘We love you Will, forever 27.’
She explained Mr Thurston’s pancreas had ruptured before the surgery.
‘Doctors attempted dialysis. which was unsuccessful,’ she said.
A GoFundMe setup by a friend of the family has raised more then $95,000, which will be used for medical bills, repatriation and funeral expenses.
The Bay Rugby Club based in Bateau Bay shared a tribute to Mr Thurston.
‘His enthusiasm for life and his mates was second to none,’ it said.
‘He was the heart of the club,’ a teammate added.
His family are now in the process of bringing him home ‘where he will be laid to rest surrounded by loved ones’.
His family are now in the process of bringing him home so he can be laid to rest
