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The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Oasis fan, 30, dies in Edinburgh hotel room hours before show
AN Oasis fan tragically died before attending one of the band's concerts at the weekend. Alessandro Croce, from the Teramo area of Italy, passed away in Edinburgh on Saturday after falling unwell. 4 Alessandro Croce tragically died before attending an Oasis concert in Edinburgh 4 The 30-year-old had travelled to the capital from Teramo, Italy 4 Tributes have been paid to the amateur basketball player and dentist 4 He was planning to attend Oasis' concert at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday Credit: Mark Ferguson It is understood the 30-year-old collapsed at his accommodation just hours before the sold-out show at Murrayfield Stadium. Tributes have poured in for the dentist and amateur basketball player. His local team, Teramo, said it is "shocked" by his sudden passing. The club hailed him as a "beloved" player, a "pillar" of their squad and "an example of dedication, loyalty and sportsmanship to us all". A statement from the club read: "Basketball Teramo mourns the demise of Alessandro Croce. "The entire Teramo Basketball community is literally shocked and grips with deep and inconceivable sorrow for the sudden and untimely demise of our beloved athlete Alessandro, at the age of 30. "Alessandro has not only been a pillar of our team, but an integral part of our history and the heart of our association. "Grown up in our ranks, played on our team for as many as 6 seasons, was our first captain in 2012 and 2013; dedicated his life to his passion for basketball, becoming an example of dedication, loyalty and sportsmanship to us all. "His absence will leave an indelible void in all of us, not only on the playing field but especially in our hearts. "At this moment of great sadness, all the management, technical staff, athletes and fans of Basketball Teramo wish to express their deepest condolences to Alessandro's family. Joyous moment Scots schoolgirl dances to favourite Oasis song outside packed Murrayfield gig "His memory and smile will live on forever in every game, every practice and every basket." The mayor of Bellante, Giovanni Melchiorre, said: "The sudden demise of Alessandro Croce, young Teraman and valuable basketball player of Monstars Bellante, leaves us stunned and saddens us. "Thirty years is the right age to build and consolidate, and death should not be considered among the possible outcomes of the life experience lived up to then. "I just like to think that Alessandro was exactly where he wanted to be, and he lived his fragility just like every time on the basketball court, accepting the challenge and fighting. "The family members receive the most heartfelt condolences from the Bellante Administration and the entire town community." Local politician, Gianguido D'Alberto, wrote: "Our town is deeply shaken by the passing of Alessandro Croce, a young life broken too soon. "On behalf of myself and the Municipal Administration I express my deepest condolences to father Paolo, mother Paola, sister Giulia and the whole family, expressing the closeness and embrace of the entire Teraman community at this moment of immense pain." Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.
Scotsman
5 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Oasis fan dies in Edinburgh hotel room aged 30 just hours before going to see his heroes at Murrayfield
An Oasis fan from Italy died in his Edinburgh hotel room on Saturday aged just 30, hours before he was due to see his heroes play live at Murrayfield. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Alessandro Croce tragically passed away on Saturday after falling unwell before the second of the three sold out Oasis shows at the home of Scottish rugby, as reported in the Sun. The 30-year-old from Teramo reportedly died after collapsing at his accommodation hours before the show at Murrayfield Stadium. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Alessandro Croce, 30, passed away in his Edinburgh hotel room on Saturday, August 9, just hours before the Oasis concert at Murrayfield which he had travelled to the city to see. | Facebook Tributes have been poured in for the dentist and amateur basketball player. His local team Basketball Teramo said it is "shocked" by his sudden passing. A statement from the club read: "Basketball Teramo mourns the demise of Alessandro Croce. The entire Teramo Basketball community is literally shocked and grips with deep and inconceivable sorrow for the sudden and untimely demise of our beloved athlete Alessandro, at the age of 30.' Reports from Italy suggest that he had been getting ready to attend the Saturday concert at Murrayfield when he suddenly took ill. Desperate attempts were made to resuscitate him by friends and paramedics, however Alessandro sadly died at the scene. Alessandro's former university, Università degli Studi "Gabriele d'Annunzio', also paid tribute to him. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Posting on Facebook, they said: 'Condolences from the Academic Community for the disappearance of major Alessandro Croce. The Rector and the entire academic community of the University of "Gabriele d'Annunzio" express their deep sorrow for the premature demise of the major Alessandro Croce. 'In this very sad moment, the Ateneo is holding its family, sending their deepest condolences and showing its closeness.' The mayor of Bellante, Giovanni Melchiorre, wrote: "The sudden demise of Alessandro Croce, young Teraman and valuable basketball player of Monstars Bellante, leaves us stunned and saddens us. "Thirty years is the right age to build and consolidate, and death should not be considered among the possible outcomes of the life experience lived up to then. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "I just like to think that Alessandro was exactly where he wanted to be, and he lived his fragility just like every time on the basketball court, accepting the challenge and fighting." Hundreds of fans gathered outside Murrayfield Stadium on Tuesday, August 12 to hear the third and final Oasis show for free. | National World Local politician, Gianguido D'Alberto, wrote: "Our town is deeply shaken by the passing of Alessandro Croce, a young life broken too soon. "On behalf of myself and the Municipal Administration I express my deepest condolences to father Paolo, mother Paola, sister Giulia and the whole family, expressing the closeness and embrace of the entire Teraman community at this moment of immense pain." Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad More than 200,000 Oasis fans poured into Murrayfield Stadium to watch the band perform three sold out shows last Friday, Saturday and Tuesday, with hundreds more gathering outside each night to listen to the greatest hits set as part of the Oasis Live 25 reunion tour, with the warring Gallagher brothers burying the hatchet to perform together for the first time in 16 years, following the band's break-up in 2009. Fans from all over the world came to Edinburgh to see Oasis back on Scottish soil for the first time in 16 years, following shows in Cardiff, Manchester and London, with fans arriving here from as far away as Japan, Australia and the USA. The band play Ireland this week before heading to North America, Asia, Australia and South America for more record-breaking sold out shows.
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Oasis fan, 30, dies in Edinburgh hotel room hours before show
Tributes have been paid to the Italian national Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN Oasis fan tragically died before attending one of the band's concerts at the weekend. Alessandro Croce, from the Teramo area of Italy, passed away on Saturday after falling unwell. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Alessandro Croce tragically died before attending an Oasis concert in Edinburgh 3 The 30-year-old had travelled to the capital from Teramo, Italy 3 Tributes have been paid to the amateur basketball player and dentist It is understood the 30-year-old died after collapsing at his accommodation hours before the show at Murrayfield Stadium. Tributes have been poured in for the amateur basketball player and dentist. His local team, Basketball Teramo, said it is "shocked" by his sudden passing. The club hailed him as a "beloved" player and a ""pillar" of their squad and "an example of dedication, loyalty and sportsmanship to us all". A statement from the club read: "Basketball Teramo mourns the demise of Alessandro Croce. "The entire Teramo Basketball community is literally shocked and grips with deep and inconceivable sorrow for the sudden and untimely demise of our beloved athlete Alessandro, at the age of 30. "Alessandro has not only been a pillar of our team, but an integral part of our history and the heart of our association. "Grown up in our ranks, played on our team for as many as 6 seasons, was our first captain in 2012 and 2013; dedicated his life to his passion for basketball, becoming an example of dedication, loyalty and sportsmanship to us all. "His absence will leave an indelible void in all of us, not only on the playing field but especially in our hearts. "At this moment of great sadness, all the management, technical staff, athletes and fans of Basketball Teramo wish to express their deepest condolences to Alessandro's family. TRASHTON LANE Our iconic street used to be the go-to place in town, now it's filled with litter, rats & graffiti "His memory and smile will live on forever in every game, every practice and every basket." The mayor of Bellante, Giovanni Melchiorre, wrote: "The sudden demise of Alessandro Croce, young Teraman and valuable basketball player of Monstars Bellante, leaves us stunned and saddens us. "Thirty years is the right age to build and consolidate, and death should not be considered among the possible outcomes of the life experience lived up to then. "I just like to think that Alessandro was exactly where he wanted to be, and he lived his fragility just like every time on the basketball court, accepting the challenge and fighting. "The family members receive the most heartfelt condolences from the Bellante Administration and the entire town community." Local politician, Gianguido D'Alberto, wrote: "Our town is deeply shaken by the passing of Alessandro Croce, a young life broken too soon. "On behalf of myself and the Municipal Administration I express my deepest condolences to father Paolo, mother Paola, sister Giulia and the whole family, expressing the closeness and embrace of the entire Teraman community at this moment of immense pain." Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.
