A fairground worker, described as a “tragic accident”, will be loved endlessly, his family said.
The Northumbria police said that Kori Lee Stawers, 28 and Sunderland, on Saturday, faced deadly head injuries in the Spanish City in Whitley Bay at around 14:15 BST.
His family said that “it was impossible to put” in words “suddenly” in words “.
Health and safety executives have been informed and Funfare, which was due to running on the bank holiday weekend, will remain closed until the next notice.
Northumbria police said that the families of Mr. Stawers are being supported by expert officers.
In a statement issued through force, his family said: “It is with broken hearts that we share disastrous news that our beloved Kori has passed away.
“He was traded in an accident while working on a fair ride.
“None of us was ready for it, and it is impossible to put the pain of losing it in sudden words.
“Our life will never be the same without him, but his memory will remain in our hearts forever.
“We love you endlessly, Kori, and we remember you that the words can be called anytime.”
Earlier, Turner Frenchs posted on Facebook that it was “heartbreak” that “one of our many loving colleagues has become sad after a tragic accident”.
Its statement continued: “Our team is like a family and we are all affected by this loss.
“As a mark of respect, the Spanish City Funfare will remain closed later this week, while we take time to mourn together.”
The North East Ambulance Service said that it had also sent a helicopter along with an emergency ambulance crew.
An off-duty drug supported Mr. Stawers until the crew arrived.
However, the police said that despite the best efforts of the medical staff, they were declared “a short time later”.
With the information, anyone has been asked to contact with force.