10 things you said about... son pays tribute to legendary Leeds ice cream man who has died
![John Collier died aged 76 following a long battle against the lung condition pulmonary fibrosis.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxMDI0MjU4.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65&enable=upscale)
![John Collier died aged 76 following a long battle against the lung condition pulmonary fibrosis.](/img/placeholder.png)
John 'Kooler Bar' was one of the most popular people in Leeds after serving its residents ice cream for over 40 years.
The 76-year-old recently passed away following a long battle against the lung condition pulmonary fibrosis, and our readers were quick to pay tribute to John.
Here are 10 things you said:
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Hide AdMeffsina Wallshaw - "What a total legend! I had a horrible time at school, he is nearly the only good memory of school."
Peter Coles - "I remember John from when I was a kid over 35 years ago around the Scott Hall area. RIP top bloke."
Kad Khan - "John was the type of guy who would still give you an ice cream if you didn't have money for it. Absolute legend!"
Lindsey Angus - "Still have fond memories of John, heart of gold, not sure how he ever made a profit - literally gave his stuff away!"
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Hide AdGillian Long Whittaker - "What a legend!! Such a nice guy and always had a smile for everyone. RIP John you angel xx"
Natasha Cameron - "He's one of my best memories growing up. He will never be forgotten, always had a smile and an ice cream waiting."
Claire Coles - "He was the best of all the ice cream people, when you were feeling a bit low he knew how to make you feel better."
Hussain Ati - "Lovely human being, top person was John. His ice creams were the best. Will be missed. Legend!!"
Ashli Rianne - "Absolute legend!"
Craig Rainey - "An absolute pleasure to have spent part of my childhood around a man of such high calibre. Top lad, huge heart, one of the good guys."