Terrifying reports have confirmed the death of Robbie Fitzgibbon.
The star athlete and running champion from the UK passed away at the age of just 28, local media outlets have confirmed.
News of the middle distance runner’s death was made by the athlete’s club who honored him with the epitome of a runner’s runner where they expressed immense grief over the matter.
The statement went on to read, ‘It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of one of our most cherished athletes”- the spokesperson mentioned.
As per another statement revealed by Sky News, they spoke about how he was a friend to many and a great source of motivation as well. Many were privileged if they got to know him because that’s how great he was as a person.
Robbie worked hard on his sport and his contributions made to the world of running are enduring, the statement adds. Many spoke about all the countless memories they made and shared with the star.
No confirmed cause of death has been revealed so far but experts are still waiting for investigations to conclude and for the final details to go public before speculating.
His loved ones are devastated as this is not the tragedy they had thought about by miles.