Cliff Notes
- Italian fan Alessandro Croce, 30, passed away in his hotel room shortly before attending an Oasis concert in Edinburgh on 9 August.
- Initial reports indicate he suffered a cardiac arrest; attempts to revive him by friends and paramedics were unsuccessful.
- Tributes from the Mayor of Teramo and local basketball team highlight Croce’s impact on the community and his sudden, tragic loss.
Oasis fan dies in hotel room hours before show in Edinburgh | World News
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An Italian fan of Oasis died in his hotel room just hours before he was due to see the band in Edinburgh last week.
Alessandro Croce, 30, from Teramo in central Italy, died after collapsing at his hotel on 9 August.
He was reportedly getting ready to attend the event at Murrayfield Stadium when he suddenly took ill.
His friends tried to resuscitate him as they waited for the emergency services to arrive. Paramedics also tried to save him, but all efforts were unsuccessful.
Initial reports indicated Mr Croce suffered a cardiac arrest, Sky News Italia said.
Tributes poured in for the dentist and amateur basketball player.
Mayor of Teramo Gianguido D’Alberto said in a statement on social media that “our city is profoundly shaken by the passing of Alessandro Croce”.
He sent his condolences to the 30-year-old’s family, including his parents and his sister, Giulia.
Basketball Teramo said they were “literally devastated” and their community felt “deep pain” at the “sudden and premature” passing of their player.
“Alessandro was not only a pillar of our team, but an integral part of our history and of the heart of our association,” a statement on social media reads.
“His memory and smile will remain forever alive in every match.”
