Bradley Tucek, 33, dies in North Sydney unit after dentist sent him home with panadol from toothache

A 33-year-old man was found dead in his apartment just two days after he went to the dentist for a tooth infection and was sent home with Panadol.

Bradley Tucek, who lives alone in North Sydney, told his family on July 13 he was in ‘suffering’ with a toothache.

He went to the dentist the next day and was told he had an infection. He was given antibiotics as well as pain medication, which his family has since branded ‘insufficient’.

Bradley was signed up for surgery to remove the tooth the following week but died two days later.

Police believe he died on Saturday, July 16 but his body was only discovered as far as it is concerned. colleagues visited his home on Monday to check on him.

His family said that he was “lots of pain and suffering” before dying alone on his kitchen floor.

It’s unclear how he died, with an autopsy expected to take several weeks.

Bradley Tucek with his sister Ally Valentine, who revealed his tragic death on GoFundMe

Bradley (pictured with dad Greg) told his family on July 13 he was ‘suffering’ with a toothache

Ally Valentine revealed her brother’s tragic death on a GoFundMe page she set up to help bring his body to Perth, where his parents live.

She writes: ‘Our lives were ripped to a billion pieces this week with the heartbreaking news that our son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, grandchild, cousin, grandson and friend have passed away. suddenly and unexpectedly.

‘We are deeply traumatized and have a logistical nightmare ahead of us in the coming weeks.

‘The circumstances of Brad’s death are heartbreaking. Brad lives alone in Sydney, while his parents and sister live in Perth.

‘He’s been through much of the pandemic alone due to border closures and working from home.

‘Last week he fell ill with a toothache and was sent home by the dentist with inadequate antibiotics and pain relievers.

“Brad endured a lot of pain and suffering before dying alone in his home, on the floor of his kitchen.”

She also questioned how he could have died of ‘a simple toothache’.

She said: ‘We are absolutely devastated by this and don’t want Brad to be alone anymore. ‘His body is currently with the NSW coroner so an autopsy can be carried out.

‘We wanted answers about how a simple toothache can lead to devastating loss of life, and the process could take weeks.’

She added that NSW Police have ruled out suicide or foul play.

The family, who had flown into Sydney from their home in Perth, are awaiting the outcome of the NSW Coroners Court.

Bradley (with mother Rose) was signed up for surgery to remove the tooth but died a few days after going to the dentist

Bradley Tucek, a talented artist by family, with his niece and nephew. The cause of his death is unknown

Ally set up the page to help pay for the transport of his body to Perth, where his parents live

Ally said her brother was suffering, telling 9 News he told their mother he was going through the ‘worst pain’ he had ever experienced.

During their last conversation, Bradley, who works as a technology analyst and a talented artist, told her he was too sick to talk.

“There’s no other human on this earth, there’s no other like him,” Ally said, paying tribute to her brother.

‘He’s really set his way, he’s really stubborn, he knows what he wants and he’s going to fight for it.

‘He has a bigger than life personality and he is loved by everyone.

‘He’s a super social person. He will go and spend time with his friends, he loves to drink and is the last to leave. ‘

The family is currently raising money to bring Bradley’s body back to Perth.