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DIEGO Maradona died a few hours after telling his family that he felt bad.
The 60-year-old Argentine star died at his home in Buenos Aires two weeks after being discharged from the hospital for a brain hemorrhage.
Maradona reportedly came down for breakfast yesterday morning pale and complaining of cold. He told his nephew that he was feeling bad before going back to bed.
Shortly before noon, a nurse came to check on him, but was unable to wake him up. Paramedics were called but Maradona died before they arrived.
Three days of mourning have already been declared in Argentina, where President Alberto Fernández said “You took us to the top of the world. You made us immensely happy. You were the greatest of all.”
Thousands of mourners have taken to the streets of Buenos Aires, as well as Naples in Italy, where Maradona led local club Napoli almost single-handedly to the Serie A title twice in the late 1980s.
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MARADONA WAS ‘MESMERIZING’ SAYS HENRY
Former Arsenal and France striker Thierry Henry wrote on Instagram: “It was like yesterday, being old enough to see my first World Cup that I can remember (1986). He was fascinating. It was his World Cup.
“There were many more memories. It was an honor and a privilege to see and then meet one of the best footballers to ever play the game.
“My thoughts are with all his family, friends and many fans. RIP Diego Armando Maradona legend. “
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