Anthony Canty, 39, who won £1 million on the EuroMillions in 2020, has died after an alleged hit-and-run. The expectant father was cycling when he was involved in a collision with a black Ford Ka in May this year.
The collision took place at 6.30am on May 21 on Maldon Road in Tiptree, a village in Essex. Mr Canty was taken to hospital in serious condition but died on May 25, reports the Mirror.
Tributes from his wife
His wife, Kate, described him as a "one in a million and one of a kind" person. She said: "Anthony was an amazing husband and the best dad. He was one of a kind and we were so lucky to have him in our lives."
"The pain of losing him is the worst pain imaginable. Every day feels overwhelming and we are completely lost without him. He was a hardworking, loving family man with the biggest heart. He had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. If someone needed help, Anthony was always there."
Life-saving actions
Mr Canty saved a police officer's life a month before his lottery win. He performed life-saving CPR on the officer, who was having a heart attack on a bus. The officer was airlifted to hospital and spent five days in intensive care. After the win, the officer told him "good karma happens to good people".
At the time of his win, Mr Canty said he was planning to take his two daughters to Disneyland and buy a new house. He initially thought he had won £100,000, but his wife Kate discovered they were millionaires after checking the numbers herself.
Investigation ongoing
Essex Police said officers continue to conduct enquiries, while an 18-year-old man remains under investigation. Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision and are asking for anyone with CCTV, dashcam or other footage to get in touch quoting incident 174 of May 21.
Mr Canty's wife said: "I have lost my husband, my two girls have lost their dad, and he will never get to meet our unborn baby. We are all completely broken."
