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Sports stars who tragically died too young
South African soccer star Luke Fleurs was fatally shot in a carjacking on Tuesday
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The life of an athlete can be fast and furious. They typically start young and quickly prove themselves at a national, and even international, level. While sometimes this leads to fame and an impressive career, unfortunately not all athletes make it that far.
On April 3, South African soccer star Luke Fleurs was shot and killed in Johannesburg. The young sports star was reportedly waiting at a gas station when the attackers shot him and stole his car. Fleurs had just turned 24 and was only a few months into his two-year contract with the South African team Kaizer Chiefs, which he described as a dream come true. The team confirmed the news of his death on social media, adding, "May his dear soul rest in peace." Fleurs also represented his home country at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, playing for the under-23 team.
Unfortunately, many athletes who have shown immense dedication to their sport have had their careers fatefully cut short. Click through this gallery to discover other sports stars who died too young.
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