Antoine_Blondin said:
According to RTBF, Franck Vandenbroucke is dead
Looks like an overdose on coke, Pantani style.
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The news is devastating and spectacular. Belgian cyclist Frank Vandenbroucke, enfant terrible of flat country, reportedly died on Monday in a hotel room in Senegal, by Belgian RTBF television.
Few details were given regarding his death as impressive and unexpected. We know only that the former winner of Liege-Bastogne-Liege was found unconscious in a hotel room in Senegal. He reportedly died of a pulmonary embolism. It had come back for the umpteenth time on the international stage thanks to Aldo Sassi, coach of Cadel Evans in particular.
We will keep you abreast of the latest news in the coming hours.
We also extend our sincere condolences to the family of the rider.