There was widespread grief in the world of football after it was confirmed that Leicester owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha died in a helicopter crash outside the King Power Stadium on Saturday night.
The club issued a statement late on Sunday confirming Srivaddhanaprabha and four others were killed when his helicopter fell from the sky and burst into flames at the south east end of the stadium, shortly after the 1-1 draw with West Ham.
Here is a look at how Leicester’s players and the world of football reacted to the news.
— Kasper Schmeichel (@kschmeichel1) 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 Devastated and heartbroken at the news that no one survived the helicopter crash yesterday 💔 Life isn’t fair sometimes. A wonderful thoughtful man who lived and breathed Leicester City Football Club. Rest in Peace Boss 💙 #ThanksBoss pic.twitter.com/vJmksNjFf5 — James Maddison (@Madders10) October 28, 2018
You were far too kind and supportive. Thank you for all you did for the club, for always encouraging the team and coming all the way to watch me play at the world cup. Rest on sir #theboss💔😢 pic.twitter.com/RY3fjz3TLD — Ndidi Wilfred (@Ndidi25) October 28, 2018 😞😞😞🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💙💙💙 pic.twitter.com/hFfu6Nm1nK — Ben Chilwell (@BenChilwell) October 28, 2018 — Shinji Okazaki (@okazakiofficial) October 29, 2018 — Wes Morgan (@Wes5L1nk) October 28, 2018 — England (@England) October 28, 2018 Official Announcement.#RealMadridhttps://t.co/TjjgyhM7D6 — Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) October 28, 2018 Everyone at #MUFC is deeply saddened to learn that the Leicester City chairman and four fellow passengers have lost their lives following last night's tragic incident. Our deepest condolences are with their families, friends and those connected to the club. — Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 28, 2018 My deepest condolences to the whole Leicester family. My heart goes out to you #PrayForLeicester 🙏🏽 https://t.co/fjKBNEkSzY — Sergio Kun Aguero (@aguerosergiokun) October 28, 2018 The deepest condolences and heartfelt thoughts of all at the Premier League go to the Srivaddhanaprabha family and all the relatives and friends of those involved in this tragic accident Full statement: https://t.co/ZyR9WdQ1LB pic.twitter.com/5eoebuSJ96 — Premier League (@premierleague) October 28, 2018 My sincere condolences @LCFC family 🙏🏻 https://t.co/YgzHHd7Lu6 — David de Gea (@D_DeGea) October 28, 2018
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