Athletes Send Condolences, React to Leicester City Owner's Death in Helicopter Crash

Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was killed when a helicopter belonging to him crashed outside the stadium Saturday.

Khadrice Rollins | Oct 28, 2018

Athletes Send Condolences, React to Leicester City Owner's Death in Helicopter Crash /

Leicester City confirmed Sunday that owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was killed in a helicopter crash outside the stadium Saturday.

The helicopter, which belonged to Srivaddhanaprabha, crashed outside King Power Stadium following the club's 1-1 draw against West Ham. Four other passengers onboard were killed.

The team issued a statement, thanking fans for their support and sending thoughts to the Srivaddhanaprabha family and the family of those onboard.

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— Leicester City (@LCFC) October 28, 2018

Fans for the club gathered around the stadium on Sunday to leave cards and flowers and express their condolences for the tragic situation.

While fans have gathered around in the aftermath of the crash, players and managers from across the sport have taken the time to show their sympathies as well. Check out some of the reactions to the accident below.

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— Kasper Schmeichel (@kschmeichel1) October 28, 2018

Thank you ❤️ #theboss #lcfc pic.twitter.com/7qLuveBl4s
— Christian Fuchs (@FuchsOfficial) October 28, 2018

Words can’t describe how I feel. A truly great, kind, loving man who will be missed so much by everyone.

I will never forget the Chairman’s support, not only during my time @LCFC but also during the World Cup 😢 RIP ❤ #TheBoss pic.twitter.com/66aGjGGwX9
— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) October 28, 2018

The crowd is getting bigger and bigger here at King Power Stadium. pic.twitter.com/MoDTaY3f1S
— BBC Sport Leicester (@BBCRLSport) October 28, 2018

Witnessed the crash @LCFC last night with my wife. Absolutely devastated and in shock our thoughts and prays are with everybody involved and Leicester City 🙏
— Peter Shilton (@Peter_Shilton) October 28, 2018

That was the most difficult @BBCMOTD I’ve ever hosted. Thoughts are with everyone at Leicester City. A terrible tragedy. Heartbreaking.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) October 27, 2018

Pray for everyone involved in the Leicester helicopter incident 🙏🏼💙 #PrayForLeicester
— Mesut Özil (@M10) October 28, 2018

🙏🏿 this man brought back the good days back to lcfc and the city of Leicester. What he’s done for the club and the City has been AMAZING, such sad news. 🙏🏿 @ King Power Stadium https://t.co/y9BbP8L55c
— Emile Heskey (@EmileHeskeyUK) October 28, 2018