Khabib Nurmagomedov dad death : Khabib father death
Father of UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov died in Moscow on Friday, June 3, 2020.
Khabib Nurmagomedov manager, Ali Abdelaziz, confirmed to ESPN.
- Date of death: June 3, 2020.
- Age: 58-year-old
- Cause of death: COVID-19 COMPLICATIONS
Khabib dad had been hospitalized in Moscow since May, when he was diagnosed with the coronavirus. He also underwent heart surgery for a preexisting condition further complicated by COVID-19.
ESPN reported in May that he had been placed into a medically induced coma.
“We’ve lost our backbone,” Abdelaziz told ESPN on Friday. “He was a father, coach, brother, an icon. Things will never be the same without him.”
Khabib Nurmagomedov dad tributes
Family, friends and loved ones of the deceased have taken to their social media pages to share tributes, kind words and prayer.
Our best wishes and love to the deceased’s family and friends.
Justin Gaethje WROTE;
“So heartbreaking to hear this news of the Legend Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. I’m very sorry [Khabib],” Gaethje posted. “[Your] dad passed with a heart full of pride knowing you will carry on his legacy.”
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