Article: Young man dies from same illness as his mum.

A heartbroken family has been dealt a double blow after a brave young man died of skin cancer - struck down by the same illness at his mother.

Simon Hartley (31), of Central Street, Hasland, was diagnosed with a melanoma in October but only passed away on Thursday - 16 years after his mother, Carol, died.

His stepmum Ann Hartley, of Clarendon Road, Inkersall, said: "It's been devastating - especially for Simon's dad Graham.

"Simon was such a loving young man with so much going for him."

Mr Hartley, an insurance manager, was diagnosed after he found a mole and a lump. Despite surgery in November the cancer returned and last month he ...

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