Tragic loss at West Ham: young gatekeeper Oscar Fairs died

Tragic loss at West Ham: young gatekeeper Oscar Fairs died

The English Premier League club West Ham United is under shock after the early loss of her youth player Oscar Fair, who died at the age of only 15 after a courageous fight against cancer. As the club announced on Friday, a rare tumor was diagnosed at Fairs in August 2023 that grows in the brain or spinal cord. Despite the help by ex-professional Declan Rice, who donated 6000 euros to support the treatment at the beginning of the year, the tumor was able to spread to nine centimeters.

Mark Noble, the sports director of West Ham, paid tribute to Oscar's unforgettable character: "Oscar was worshiped by everyone in the academy - he was not only a great goalkeeper, but also a fantastic young person who has had the pleasure of getting to know him painfully." As a sign of respect, the club canceled all academy games planned for the weekend, including the U21 PL2 game against Stoke City. "The thoughts and the sincere condolences of all club members apply Oscar's parents, Natalie and Russell, and his brother Harry," said Noble, while he asked for private spaces for the family in this difficult time.

a lasting memory

West Ham United also plans to honor Oscar's souvenir in the future. The sports director emphasized that his name will never be forgotten at the club. "He was a friendly, happy, well -being and polite young man with such a brilliant future, and it is unimaginably devastating that he gave away at this age," added Noble. The tragic end of Oscar's short but remarkable journey throws a shadow about the West Ham academy and is deeply mourned by everyone who knew him. Quiet in peace, brave Oscar, as it says in the official message that the heart has touched many.