Father of the Cardiff city-bond player, Emiliano Sala, Horacio has died of heart attack three months after the death of his son.
Horacio Sala, 58, died in the early hours of Friday, April 26, his bed at home in the town of Progreso, Argentina, his family and friends have confirmed.
Daniel Ribero, from San Martin de Progreso, told C5N TV channel that Mr Sala had passed away before doctors arrived at his home in Progreso.
Horacio Sala’s death comes exactly three months after his son’s plane disappeared over the English Channel as he was on his way to join his new club Cardiff City from French club Nantes after signing a club record deal of £15m.
It is believed that Emiliano’s death played a role in his father’s sudden demise. Horacio has reportedly been grief-stricken ever since his son’s body was found in the bottom of the sea.
Local politician Julio Muller said: “He could never get over Emi’s death.”
