Tributes to pastor killed by falling sign at Christian festival

30 Aug 2026 • 7:48 PM MYT
The Independent
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Tributes to pastor killed by falling sign at Christian festival

  • Pastor Robert Guanco, 41, from Eastbourne, has died after a heavy sign collapsed at the Big Church Festival in West Sussex.
  • Six other people were injured in the incident on Friday afternoon, with four taken to hospital for treatment.
  • Jesus the Living Water Church Eastbourne paid tribute to Mr Guanco as a faithful servant of God and set up a fundraiser for his family.
  • Organisers cancelled the remainder of the weekend festival following the tragedy.
  • Sussex Police and the Health and Safety Executive have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the sign's collapse.

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