British man killed after hair transplant in Turkey was ‘inspiring teacher'
The 38-year-old passed away earlier this week after undergoing the £1,500 procedure at the Cinik clinic in Besikitas, Istanbul.
His body was returned to the UK following an autopsy at the Forensic Medical Institute.
Mr Latchman's brother Yashley shared a picture of the keen athlete at the gym, with the words: 'Rest in peace my brother. You will forever be my source of inspiration and motivation.
'Thanks for everything. We will miss you loads.'
Other relatives turned their social media profiles black out of respect for Mr Latchman, who is from Bridgend but lived in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire.
A former assistant headteacher, Mr Latchman also raised more than £1800 for the Tree of Hope Charity, by running 10k every day between December 1 and Christmas Day 2022.
Dr Cinik said it was 'deeply saddened' by Mr Latchman's passing.
It said the Briton had previously had successful treatment at the clinic in July 2024.
Mr Latchman had been cleared for surgery following examination but had begun to 'feel unwell' for unexplained reasons, it said.
It said: 'Despite ongoing intensive care treatment throughout the day, the patient sadly passed away later that evening.'
Turkiye has become the go-to destination for affordable medical procedures, with around one million Britons estimated to travel there for cosmetic treatments including on hair and teeth. More Trending
Dr Cinik has treated more than 50,000 patients in 20 years, among them famous footballers including Rio Ferdinand and Ivan Rakitic.
Mr Latchman is thought to have had complications while undergoing his five-hour operation, the Daily Mail reported.
The clinic's website offers 'personalised care in English, plus access to cutting-edge techniques'.
A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said: 'We are supporting the family of a British man who died in Turkey and are in contact with the local authorities.'
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