‘Fit and healthy’ dad, 51, died after doctors dismissed his stomach pains as heartburn and he cried ‘no one believes me’

WHEN Rob Horton’s GP dismissed his digestive problems as nothing more sinister than acid reflux brought on by work stress, the dad-of-three took him at his word and soldiered on.

For aged 47, the super-active builder was otherwise healthy and appeared too young to fit the mould of anyone with a more serious condition.

Maria with husband Rob Horton, who died in March 2024Rob and Maria Horton Rob and Maria HortonThe dad had been suffering from digestive issues and was later diagnosed...