{
  "id": 2864199,
  "title": "72-year-old Brighton fan dies while leaving stadium after Villa game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/72-year-old-brighton-fan-dies-while-leaving-stadium-after-villa-game-2864199",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T20:52:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/72-year-old-brighton-fan-dies-while-leaving-stadium-after-villa-game/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 72-year-old Brighton supporter passed away after falling ill while leaving the stadium following their match against Aston Villa. The fan experienced health issues as he made his way to a supporters' bus in the coach park. Despite the rapid response from emergency services, including the South East Coast Ambulance Service, St John Ambulance, Sussex Police, MB Medical Solutions, and club staff, including a crowd doctor, the individual could not be revived. The club expressed profound sorrow over the loss, with CEO and deputy chairman Paul Barber stating that the fan's final journey home turned tragic. The club honored the efforts of the emergency responders who provided the best possible care.",
  "summary": "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/",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "72-year-old Brighton fan dies while leaving stadium after Villa game",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/72-year-old-brighton-fan-dies-while-leaving-stadium-after-villa-game",
        "published": "2026-08-23T20:34:16.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}