"The world will be a duller place": Tributes pour in for popular Beeston man Clide Thompson

Tributes have poured in from YEP readers after the tragic news that popular Beeston man Clide Thompson had died.
By Daniel Sheridan
Published 3rd Feb 2022, 17:39 BST
Updated 3rd Feb 2022, 17:40 BST
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Father-of-four Clide Thompson died on January 30, 2022.

Clide was from Beeston in Leeds and was known for his barbering skills under the name 'Barber C'.

Father-of-four Clide Thompson died on January 30, 2022.Father-of-four Clide Thompson died on January 30, 2022.
Father-of-four Clide Thompson died on January 30, 2022.

He had previously worked as a chef.

Clide leaves behind his beloved children Leoni-Leigh, 19, six-year-old Samuel-Lee, five-year-old Henry-Lee and three-year-old Ralphy-Lee.

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Speaking to the Yorkshire Evening Post, Clide's eldest daughter Leoni-Leigh said her heart hoped he was "now at peace".

She said she would miss him "forever and always".

Father-of-four Clide Thompson died on January 30, 2022.Father-of-four Clide Thompson died on January 30, 2022.
Father-of-four Clide Thompson died on January 30, 2022.

Many Yorkshire Evening Post readers posted their tributes to Clide on social media following the news of his tragic death.

Maria Boylan said: "I'm still reeling from the shock.

"Clide was a larger than life character and had a real way about him he was good with people, he could talk to anyone and could be so funny as well.

"The world will be a much duller place without him that's for sure, sending my condolences to all his family.

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Rob Berry added: "Rest In Peace brother, you were an absolute gent and a kind soul.

"I hope you're at peace man!"

Kim Ibbetson also posted: "I hope you’re at peace now Clide.. keep shining up there big lad and know you’re loved by so many."

Samaritans advice

You might be feeling tired more often, be feeling emotional, and you might not want to do the things that you usually enjoy right now.

Struggling to cope with everyday life doesn’t look or feel the same in everyone. We can’t generalise about how it'll make you feel or act.

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Samaritans are here to listen. You can call us on 116 123, email us at [email protected] or write us a letter.

You don’t have to feel suicidal to get in touch. Only 1 person in 5 who calls Samaritans says that they feel suicidal.

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