MOTORSPORT champion Cameron Bartholomew has suddenly passed away at the age of just 28.
The Australian’s fiancee Chloe O’Carroll, who has three children with Bartholomew, confirmed the news on Thursday.
She said: “With the heaviest of hearts we announce that heaven gained another angel this morning.
“Our beloved Cameron Bartholomew has passed away and we are in complete shock.
“Understandably we are heart broken and are spending this time as a family to support one another during this difficult time.
“We respectfully ask for privacy whilst we grieve and reminisce the life that we were so lucky to share with Cam.
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“For those that had the pleasure of knowing and being touched by Cameron’s presence there will be memorial details shared in time.”
Alongside the touching words, Chloe shared a host of photos of the Hyundai Excel state champion.
They included him on top of a racing car following a win and pictures of him with his children.
Bartholomew’s former co-driver Jayden James Peacock said: “Glad I got the opportunity years ago to go Porsche racing with KPH racing crewing with Cameron.
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“We were both only babies but made some damn good memories. From there we become good mates.
“Love ya, mate, rest easy. Our thoughts are with Chloe the kids and family.”
And another driver, Brock Giblin, said: “Cameron Bartholomew was one of the first I messaged 11 years ago when I first started racing cars, to lose him today is just nothing short of shattering,’ he wrote.
“My deepest condolences and thoughts go out to his family. I’m going to miss you heaps mate. #95Forever.”
Responding to Chloe’s heartbreaking post, one person said: “He was a true talent behind the wheel and gave me such a pleasure to call his racing.
“He was also a young mate to many of us in motorsport and we took pleasure in assisting his challenges and helped him make a name for himself.
“There are so many people today who I’ve spoken with who are devastated beyond belief. He was a son, a husband and a dad who had such an incredible future.”
And Track Attack Australia shared a tribute to Brisbane driver Bartholomew – who was also known as “Chicken Hawk”.
They said: “So very sad to hear today that one of the very earliest TAA Excel family passed away suddenly last night.
“RIP Cameron ‘chicken hawk’ Bartholomew. Taken too early and all of our thoughts are with Chloe, their children, the extended Bartholomew family and close friends.
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“Cam was a brilliant steerer and fierce competitor but lit up any conversation and always had a smile on his face.
“The TAA family would like to pass on its sincere condolences.”
Source: Motorsport - thesun.co.uk
