Special Olympic double gold medalist dies outside Hillsborough after Sheffield Wednesday match - News Summed Up

Special Olympic double gold medalist dies outside Hillsborough after Sheffield Wednesday match


Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a 'heroic and inspirational' Sheffield Wednesday fan who died outside Hillsborough stadium on Saturday. Leslie Martin, 34, passed away outside the ground after watching his beloved Wednesday draw 0-0 with Bristol City on Saturday afternoon. She posted: "It is with great heart break that I am writing this but for all those who knew my cousin Leslie Martin he sadly passed away after watching swfc yesterday. As well as being a dedicated Wednesday supporter, Leslie was also a keen boccia player and had recently won gold at the Special Olympics in Sheffield. They posted: "We are so sad to hear that our friend Leslie Martin passed away this weekend.


Source: The Star November 20, 2017 10:52 UTC



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