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Pictured: Rower, 68, who died after boat capsized in the River Thames – as tributes flood in for ‘absolutely wonderful grandpa’

21 October 2024,4:32 PM

Updated: 21 October 2024,4:32 PM

A 68-year-old rower who died after his boat capsized in the River Thames last week has been named as Peter Lawson by his devastated family, who have paid tribute to him.

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