Former Galatasaray player passes away
Former Serbian basketball player Dejan Milojevic, who played for Galatasaray in the 2008-2009 season, has died at the age of 47 after suffering a heart attack.
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Milojevic, a former basketball player born in 1977 who had been serving as an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors since 2021, fell ill while dining at a restaurant and was rushed to the hospital. It was determined that he had suffered a heart attack, and despite all interventions, he could not be saved.
In a post shared on the Golden State Warriors' social media account X, the following statement was made: "We are absolutely devastated by Dejan Milojevic's sudden passing. This is a shocking and tragic blow for everyone associated with the Warriors and an incredibly difficult time for his family, friends, and all of us who had the incredible pleasure to work with him."
Condolence message from Galatasaray
In a post shared on Galatasaray's social media account, it was stated: "We have learned with sadness that our former player who competed in the Galatasaray jersey during the 2008-2009 season, and one of the assistant coaches of the NBA team Golden State Warriors, Dejan Milojevic, has passed away as a result of a heart attack. We extend our condolences to Dejan Milojevic's family and the entire basketball community."