It has emerged that the British national who was killed while fighting in Ukraine had once shaved his head so his daughter battling cancer wouldn't worry.
It was confirmed yesterday (28 April) that the first British national to die in the war was named as Scott Sibley.
A statement by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) read: "We can confirm that a British national has been killed in Ukraine and are supporting the family."
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Sibley is thought to have died in either southern or eastern Ukraine.
Although it hasn't yet been confirmed as to why Sibley was in Ukraine, Sky News reports that he and another Brit, who is said to be missing, were said to be fighting as volunteers.
Regarding the missing Brit, the spokesperson added: "We are aware of a British national who is missing in Ukraine and are supporting their family. We are urgently seeking further information."
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Sibley has tragically left behind ex-wife Kay and daughter Charlotte-Rose, who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer back in 2018.
His young daughter had stage four neuroblastoma at the time and in order to comfort her, it has emerged the doting father decided to shave his head when her hair began to fall out due to chemotherapy.
Speaking to the BBC back then, Sibley said: "Her hairs started to fall out so we thought, get my hair cut and then when her hair does fall out she won't feel so different about it."
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"I've never been bald before," he added with a smile, before saying: "It was a bit weird seeing myself like that but other than that, it's been ok."
A fundraiser has since been set up via a GoFundMe page to support the family following the dad's death.
Family friends Craig Gant and Sabrina Gant, who are organising the fundraiser in aid of Victoria Sibley, wrote: "Sadly on the 23rd April 2022, Scott Sibley 'Sibs' was taken from us all.
"On behalf of Sibs and his Family I'm setting this gofundme page up, to try and raise funds to help cover funeral/additional costs, for our fallen hero and dear friend.
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"Scott was a son, father, brother and uncle. To me he was a friend like no other and the bravest person I've had the pleasure to have known, he was as good as a brother to me.
"His life may have been cut short but he lived to the full and did things the Sibs way, right until the end."
If you would like to donate to the Red Cross Emergency Appeal, which will help provide food, medicines and basic medical supplies, shelter and water to those in Ukraine, click here for more information
Anish Vij