{"id":5498,"date":"2026-10-14T10:54:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T09:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jusmedia.co.uk\/360wire\/?p=5498"},"modified":"2026-10-14T13:01:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T12:01:54","slug":"breaking-man-killed-in-tiger-attack-described-as-warm-and-engaging-by-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jusmedia.co.uk\/360wire\/2026\/10\/14\/breaking-man-killed-in-tiger-attack-described-as-warm-and-engaging-by-family\/","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: Man that died in tiger attack described as \u2018warm and engaging’ by family"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Image Credits: Sky News<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The family of William Chapman, who was mauled to death after entering a Yorkshire Wildlife Park tiger enclosure, have issued a statement describing him as \u201cbright, warm and engaging.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They said they were “utterly devastated by their loss and are struggling to come to terms with what has happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWilliam was a bright, warm and engaging young man whom his family dearly loved and William loved them back.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His family has stated that 24-year-old Mr Chapman suffered from \u201csignificant mental illness over a number of years and was consequently prescribed strong medication.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They further said \u201cit will be the coroner to decide what part this played in his death,\u201d and asked people to respect that process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The family went on to criticise the widespread distribution of the tragedy and asked for privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They said: \u201cThe publication and circulation of deeply offensive media content is causing them severe distress at an exceptionally vulnerable time. We ask people to stop doing this.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr Chapman was a former pupil of the Jackie Palmer Stage School in High Wycombe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, the school issued a statement expressing their condolences to his community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with William\u2019s family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe loved watching William grow, both as a person and as a performer, during his time with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was a privilege to be a part of his journey, and he will be remembered with great fondness by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWilliam will be truly missed, and he will always hold a special place in our hearts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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