Former Stuttgart academy graduate dies on holiday at the age of 34
Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
Very sad news has reached VfB Stuttgart — a former academy graduate of the club has passed away.
Details: On its official social media channels, Stuttgart reported that Sebastian Härtner died during a holiday. He fell from a cable car from a height of 70 metres. The former academy player was just 34 years old.
He spent seven years at Stuttgart and played for the club’s second team in Germany’s 3. Liga.
His wife also fell, but fortunately survived, suffering several injuries, including a broken leg.
It is also worth noting that Norwegian biathlon national team member Sivert Bakken has died at the age of 27. According to a press release from the Norwegian Biathlon Federation, Bakken’s body was found in a hotel room in Italy.
The Dailysports editorial team extends its condolences to the Norwegian's family and loved ones.
