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2 News anchor loses brother during winter weather

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TULSA, Okla. — Sudden cardiac arrest killed a Green Country man on January 24th.

Nathan Phillips died while sledding with his children to enjoy the recent winter weather. His sister, Sharon Phillips, is an anchor at 2 News Oklahoma.

She said her family takes comfort in knowing the last thing he saw was the joy on his children's faces. Nathan Phillips was a nurse educator at Saint Francis Hospital and had a passion for caring for others.

Friends and family organized a GoFundMe to support his children and family through this sudden tragedy.

Cold weather strains heart health. 2 News Oklahoma spoke with a cardiologist about ways to stay safe while exercising in colder temperatures.

Cold weather makes heart work harder

A celebration of life is being planned for Nathan Phillips on February 7th.

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