Emergency services rushed to Tudhoe Cemetery near Spennymoor in County Durham yesterday. Despite their best efforts, he was pronounced dead the scene around 2pm.
The Olympic boxer, who won a silver medal at Athens 2004, spoke out over thugs using the Southport attacks to legitimise widespread disorder.
The 28-year-old was in line to start against the Red Devils having appeared in every pre-season friendly this summer.
Pictured for his final farewell at Accrington Cemetery Chapel Jay has been laid to rest in a bright blue coffin, with his name embossed on the side.
Schmidt, 25, was recently embroiled in controversy in Paris after she replaced one of her relay runner team-mates - who was axed completely after complaining.
Quincy Hall shocked everyone on Wednesday night as he claimed gold in the men's 400m final. His performance earned a shoutout from the current 100m Olympic champion Noah Lyles.
