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South African Soccer Player Jayden Adams Dies by Suicide at 25
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First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago
What happened
South African soccer player Jayden Adams, 25, died by suicide shortly after the World Cup, following the recent death of his grandmother.
- 01Jayden Adams, South African national team midfielder, died by suicide at age 25.
- 02He played in all three group stage matches at the recent World Cup.
- 03His grandmother, who raised him, passed away two weeks prior at age 72.
- 04Adams was a player for Mamelodi Sundowns, a South African club.
- 05His death was reported on social media shortly after his return from the tournament.
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