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DIEGO Maradona died on Wednesday of a heart attack at the age of 60, a few hours after telling his family that he was unwell.
His heartbroken followers lined the streets of Buenos Aires on Thursday when they removed his coffin from the Casa Rosada government house to bury it on the outskirts of the city, where his parents are also buried.
The Argentine soccer 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 Wednesday morning pale and complaining of being 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.”
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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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