Steve King's Legacy: A Plumber's Upbeat Spirit

0:00Stay informed in two minutes or less with Adelaide News today, from the Daily News Now. A mix up in South Australia grabbed headlines when the government thought an email came from a voter named Stephen King, but it was actually from another man with the same name who had passed away, that Steve King died this year after fighting prostate cancer. His family has now shared their story for the first time, wanting him remembered for his upbeat spirit. Steve worked as a plumber and maintenance man at a nursing home. He and his wife Debbie met in 1980 and built a life together with two kids. Their son even apprenticed under him. Steve loved football, coaching kids at his local club and cheering hard for the Glenn L team, especially when they won the grand final last year. Debbie described Steve as, always full of jokes, someone everyone loved. She is not upset about the email mix up and even called it a good letter he wrote. Health Minister Chris Picton reached out to apologize and she told him there were no hard feelings, though maybe more checks could have been done.

1:00The mistake brought back happy memories for Debbie, like Steve wearing his favorite hat in silly slippers during his last radiation treatment. He beat his family history of dying at 64, making it to 66, which made him proud. Even in grief, Debbie focuses on their strong bond, how they could finish each other sentences. She misses the companionship, but cherishes the positivity he brought to life. CNN is sponsored by our partner, a pillow that sounds as good as it feels. Built for listening in bed, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.