VOLLEYBALL star Pilar Marie Victoria Lopez has been found dead inside her apartment in Turkey.
The 28-year-old’s body was discovered after she failed to show up for training.
Pilar Marie Victoria Lopez, 28, has died in Turkey, where she was playing for the Nilüfer Belediyespor Women ‘s Volleyball Team[/caption]
The former Texas volleyball player had been competing in the Sultans League in Turkey, reported Turkish news website Haberler.com.
Last night it shared a condolence message from Nilufer Municipality Sports Club, a non-profit sport organization.
“We are deeply saddened to announce to the public the sudden and unexpected death of our new transfer, Pilar Marie Victoria Lopez, of our Nilüfer Belediyespor Women ‘s Volleyball Team,” it said.
“Our athlete, who did not attend morning training, was found lying lifeless in her bed after the technical team reached her home.
“The sudden loss of Pilar Marie Victoria, who was an exemplary name with both her sportsmanship and character at a young age, has deeply shaken us all.
“We will always remember her contributions to our team and community in the short time we had the opportunity to work with her.
“We offer our condolences to her family, relatives and loved ones.”
The prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation into her passing.
The exact cause of the athlete’s death “will be determined after the forensic medical examination,” it added.
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