NSTworld: French Ligue1 club Reims were on Sunday in mourning for long-serving club doctor BernardGonzalez who committed suicide after being diagnosed with Covid19 coronavirus.
“Not just the club but also hundreds of men and women in Reims.”
Contacted by AFP, Reims mayor Arnaud Robinet said he had been made aware of the suicide of the 60-year-old, who had worked at the club for over 20 years, by the local prefecture. “I was told Doctor Gonzalez had left a note in which he mentioned that he had tested positive for Covid-19.” A medical source also confirmed to AFP the existence of this letter but added that the doctor had appeared “to be in good shape two days ago.”“Not only was he the club doctor, he was also the GP of many people in Reims. He was known for his human and professional qualities.Reims club president Jean-Pierre Caillot said he was “stunned” by the news.
“This pandemic has struck Reims in the heart. A great personality and great professional of the sport has left us,” said Caillot.
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