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Sihanoukville, Cambodia: On 11 October 2017, an Australian man (Michael Charles Newland) found dead in his room of Don Bosco Guesthouse in Sangkat Lek Pi. The victim was identified as 28 year old Michael Newland, born in Subiaco, Perth, Australia, born on 15-11-1988 coming to Cambodia as a tourist.

A forensic investigation decided that the man died from a heart attack. His dead body is being kept at the Sihanoukville Provincial hospital awaiting the family.

May he rest in peace and condolences to all his friends and family.

Too young. RIP.

Fuck fuck fuck.

I knew him really well, we worked together a few years back, really nice guy.

Went back to oz to go through uni, he was huge, but lost a ton of weight 'tonnes of fun' was his nickname.

He's been counting down the days to come back to visit, and was enjoying landing in Shitsville a few days ago.

I know they all say this, but he wasn't on drugs (at least from what I saw).

It takes a fair bit to shock me, but shocked and upset I am. A good fellow.

Rip Mike.

Sorry for your loss


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Michael was a dear friend of mine and I'm absolutely heartbroken about these news. He loved Cambodia and was here on vacation. Even though he was studying full time he still managed to meet his friends, former students and former colleagues. Michael was a sweetheart and he will be missed by all of those that had the pleasure to meet him.

He didn't smoke or do drugs. I know this for a fact.

Please, if you write something remember that his friends and family are looking, trying to make sense of it all.

Rest in peace my friend, I love you

wow "heart attack" and only 28, that is far too young to be dying of anything health related, RIP

He had had problems with his health before but this came as huge shock to everyone. He left this world from Cambodia, the country he loved dearly

RIP and condolences to family