Dad died after loud snoring turned out to be tragic brain tumour symptom Michael Mackay was taken to hospital after having a seizure. Following initial scans, he had a brain biopsy that found he had aggressive cancer and he was given less than a year to live Trish heard her husband's loud snoring and found that he was actually having a seizure (Image: Brain Tumour Research / SWNS.COM) The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up today! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice.