Tragedy as Oasis fan dies in Edinburgh hotel room hours before Murrayfield gig
An Oasis fan passed away in his Edinburgh hotel room hours before the band were set to take to the stage at Murrayfield.
Italian national Alessandro Croce, 30, passed away after collapsing at his accommodation on Tuesday, August 12. Reports from Italy suggest that he had been getting ready to attend the event when he suddenly took ill, reports The Record.
Attempts were made to resuscitate him by friends and paramedics but he sadly died shortly after the scene.
He worked as a dentist and was an avid basketball player from Teramo in the Abruzzo region, who travelled to Scotland to celebrate the Oasis reunion. Tributes have since been flooding in for the 30-year-old.
Mayor of Teramo Gianguido D'Alberto paid tribute, said: "The city of Teramo is united in grief over the loss of Alessandro Croce. I offer the Croce family the condolences and closeness of the municipal administration and the whole community in this difficult time."
Camillo D'Angelo, president of the province of Teramo, said: "The president, the federal council and all the administration hold close with immense affection the headmistress of the Zoli institute in Atri, Paola Angeloni, and her family for the tragic loss of their beloved son, Alessandro."
The mayor of Atri, Piergiorgio Ferretti, said: "On behalf of myself and the municipal administration I offer my deepest condolences, expressing the most affectionate closeness to professor Paola Angeloni, esteemed professional, and to all her family".
A statement from Basketball Teramo reads: "The entire Basketball Teramo community is shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden and untimely passing of our beloved athlete Alessandro at the age of 30.
"Alessandro was not only a pillar of our team, but an integral part of our history and the heart of our association.
(Image: The Record)
"Growing up as a player within our ranks, he played for our team for six seasons and was our first captain in 2012 and 2013. He dedicated his life to his passion for basketball, becoming an example of dedication, loyalty, and sportsmanship for all of us, from the youngest to the veterans.
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"His absence will leave an immeasurable void in all of us, not only on the court but above all in our hearts.
"In this moment of great sadness, the entire board, coaching staff, athletes, and fans of Basketball Teramo wish to express their deepest condolences to Alessandro's family.
"His memory and his smile will live on forever in every game, every practice, and every basket."
It is understood Alessandro's family have arrived in Edinburgh to fly his body home to Italy.
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