Leicester City have confirmed their Thai owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was among one of five killed in yesterday's helicopter crash.
Leicestershire Police has since confirmed that while formal identification has not yet taken place, the five killed people are believed to be Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, two members of his staff, Nusara Suknamai and Kaveporn Punpare, pilot Eric Swaffer and passenger Izabela Roza Lechowicz.
The tragic accident happened after Leicester City's 1-1 draw with West Ham United when Srivaddhanapraba was leaving the stadium.
The helicopter owned by Srivaddhnaprabha spiralled and crashed to the ground before bursting into flames in the club's car park.
One eye witness outside the stadium said: "I saw it all. It was clearly in trouble and only just managed to get over the stadium before it started whirling around and coming down."
Mr Srivaddhanapraba, estimated to be worth £5bn, is a Thai businessman and chairman of Leicester City's sponsors King Power.
He took over the club in August 2010 for a reported fee of £39m and lead them to Premier League glory in 2015/16 season for the first time in club history.
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Stefania_Chen
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[RIP][RIP][RIP][RIP][RIP][RIP] All Football are so thoughtful
TriniBossWyn
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As sports fans, we fight each other, but with love. We belong to different teams but never wish death on anyone of our opponents. This is truly a terrible event. May Jehovah remember his life... I hope all clubs, not just the EPL do something in honour of his legacy and pay respect to Leicester City.
kueabdnru
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This just reinforces the truth that wealth and luxury cannot guarantee one's life. Only God can.
azmilalmahomed
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I FEEL VERY SORRY FOR MR VICHAI AS THE LEICESTER CITY OWNER & HIS STAFF FOR THE WAY THEY LOST THEIR LIVES IN THIS VERY TRAGICALLY INCIDENTS. AS A LIVERPOOL'S FANS I DO SINCERELY SEND MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO MR VICHAI & STAFF'S FAMILIES. ALSO TO THE CLUB , STAFF , THE PLAYERS AND THEIR FANS . I NEVER FORGOT HOW MR VICHAI HELPED THE CLUB , BECAME THE OWNER & WON THE PREMIERE LEAGUE TITTLE IN STYLE WITH LEICESTER CITY WHICH WAS A MIRACLE & HISTORY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
macklmsty
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I'm a Newcastle United supporter but I read about this and send my condolences to the team and family as it was a horrible thing to have happened. R I P owner of Leicester football club
MiniTom
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May he RIP. One of the only club owners I've heard of that has a Real connection with the fans and club
mosberz
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RIP. 60 years old. Never a answer the pain we all feel. Now. With the angels now. Sorry for you’re loss. Respect to Liecester city. From a arsenal fan
raybcdkps
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RIP Sir
summerslarm
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those affected. Tragic news!
Abolakale
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My sincere condolences from a Nigerian Manchester united fan to the families of mr vichai and the families of the staffs and the players and fans. In PL history, he will forever be remembered. What a sad week. Also, pray for us in Nigeria. Crisis is everywhere and life's are not secure.
kooblotyz
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Its indeed a bad news . who would have believed that death was lurking in the corner ? It's a reminder to us all to be ever prepared for we do not know the hour it will behold us . To the dead, may they find peace in the LORD. To the bereaved families, may GOD console and comfort you all. To the Leicester family / club , may GOD see u through. To the football family , may GOD comfort us all., amen.
Olawarley
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Such a sad week for football. Wishing their loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss.