“No words to express our sadness”: Family pay tribute to York student who died in the River Ouse

River Ouse.
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The family of a University of York student who died in the River Ouse in York last week have paid tribute to their son.

19-year-old Evan Geoffrey d’Andilly died after entering the river from Ouse Bridge at 03:06 last Wednesday.

Police divers found his body in the river at 11:45 on Wednesday morning.

d’Andilly was a University of York student from Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire.

His family said: “Evan was, and always will be our sunshine, our body. 

“He was bright, funny, loving, kind, generous, laid back and had a smile that lit up a room.

“His soul was gentle. There are no words to express our sadness.

“We would like to thank everyone who has sent words of kindness and support and everyone who tried to help Evan.

“This is every parent’s, every family’s worst nightmare. We hope that his friends are getting all the support they need.”

Police said there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.