Autopsy to reveal cause of Italian football star Andrea Capone's sudden death

Death of Andrea Capone

The football world is in shock following the death of Andrea Capone, the former Cagliari midfielder. He was found lifeless in the Palazzo Tirso hotel in Sardinia's capital on Sunday, September 29.

Uncertainty around the death

On Tuesday, October 1st, the coroner was assigned the task of performing an autopsy by investigators from the state police. They are hoping to determine the circumstances surrounding the untimely death of the former footballer, who was just 43 years old.

Autopsy Request

The autopsy will be carried out on Wednesday 2 October, in the afternoon, by the coroner Roberto Demontis, on behalf of the prosecutor Marco Cocco who is leading the investigations, as reported by the Sardinia Post portal.

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Toxicology tests

The examination will help clarify details surrounding the former footballer's death. Additionally, toxicology tests will be conducted to further investigate any potential contributing factors.

Accident related

According to reports, the death currently appears to have resulted from an accident. Investigators have gathered multiple testimonies from friends who were with Andrea Capone in the hours leading up to the tragedy.

Fell down the stairs

Capone reportedly fell down the steep stairs of the hotel suite where he was staying. It is not yet clear whether the fall was caused by illness or if he simply tripped.

Tripped on the stairs

His lifeless body was found by hotel staff at 11 a.m. Monday morning. Capone apparently hit his face and head in the fall.

Night out clubbing

The former footballer had spent the evening in a club to celebrate the baptism of the son of a close friend. It seems that, at the end of the party, the 43-year-old had not been able to find the keys to the house and had therefore decided to stay in the hotel suite.

Time of death not confirmed

Other guests at the baptism were also staying at the hotel. The exact time of death has not yet been confirmed, but will likely be determined following an autopsy.

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Tributes from his former club

The sudden and unexpected death of Capone has shocked the entire world of football, but especially Cagliari: "All of Cagliari Calcio learns with dismay and deep sadness the news of the passing of Andrea Capone, who died at only 43 years old. Rest in peace, Andrea."

Credit: X - Cagliari Calcio