2<\/p>\n Sean Stephen has been named locally following his death in EdinburghCredit: GoFundme 2<\/p>\n The 38-year-old was found unresponsive at the City ChambersCredit: Getty<\/p>\n Emergency crews raced to the scene at around 9.10am after police received a report of an unresponsive man inside the building’s customer support hub.<\/p>\n The 38-year-old was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.<\/p>\n His death is currently being treated as “unexplained” by cops, but it is not believed to be suspicious.<\/p>\n A fundraiser has now been set up by one of Sean’s close friends, who paid tribute to the “loving gentle giant”.<\/p>\n He was well-known throughout the southside of Edinburgh<\/a>, and his friends and family have been left “absolutely devastated”.<\/p>\n They said Sean had been missing since July 1, with multiple posts shared on social media during a frantic search.<\/p>\n The post read: “I’m looking to raise some funds towards Sean’s funeral costs. It’s to lift a bit of pressure off his wife Julie and family. <\/p>\n “Sean went missing on the July 1, 2025 and unfortunately was found dead on July 7.<\/p>\n “This was very unexpected as he’s only 38 years old and had his full life ahead of him. <\/p>\n “He was the most loving gentle giant you’d ever meet. He was born and bred in Southside area of Edinburgh and was well known by a lot of people.<\/p>\n Man, 39, dies in hospital after \u2018major incident\u2019 in Scots town as cops lock down street & arrest suspect<\/p>\n “I was like a sister to Sean, we are absolutely devastated that he was found dead unexplained. <\/p>\n “Any help would be appreciated to give him the best send off he deserves. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”<\/p>\n You can donate to the fundraiser here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Edinburgh City Council’s website is urging locals to use the city’s customer hub as the High Street office is closed this week.<\/p>\n![\"Photo](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/man-tragically-found-dead-edinburghs-1008748786.jpg\")
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