Former Birmingham City striker, Christian Benitez dies of related heart disease at the age of 27. He died weeks after his £10 million switch to Qatari side El Jaish from Mexican team Club America. Ecuadorian Football Federation revealed he was rushed to the hospital yesterday with severe stomach pain before he died from cardio-respiratory arrest.
According to his father-in-law, Cleber Chala, he was diagnosed with appendicitis which developed into peritonitis and complications led to respiratory arrest.
May his soul rest in peace!
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