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72-year-old Brighton fan dies while leaving stadium after Villa game

A 72-year-old Brighton fan dies after becoming unwell while leaving the stadium following the club’s match against Aston Villa. Read More: https://punchng.com/72-year-old-brighton-fan-dies-while-leaving-stadium-after-villa-game/

72-year-old Brighton fan dies while leaving stadium after Villa game

A 72-year-old Brighton & Hove Albion supporter passed away after experiencing an illness while exiting the stadium after the team's match against Aston Villa. The individual became unwell as he walked towards a supporters' bus in the coach park area. Despite the prompt response from emergency services, including paramedics from South East Coast Ambulance Service, St John Ambulance, Sussex Police, MB Medical Solutions, the club's medical expert, and stadium staff, the man could not be revived.

Brighton's chief executive Paul Barber expressed shock and sorrow over the supporter's demise, stating that the tragic event marred an otherwise normal and joyful journey home. The club paid tribute to the emergency responders who worked tirelessly to provide the best possible care to the fan.

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