Stade de Remis doctor Bernard Gonzalez commits suicide after contracting coronavirus
Ligue 1 side Stade de Remis are in shock tonight after club doctor Bernard Gonzalez tragically committed suicide after contracting coronavirus.
According to reliable reports in Le Parisien, the 60-year took his own life at home on Sunday afternoon, linking his death with getting COVID-19.
It is understood he was in quarantine with his wife – who also had the virus – when the devastating incident occurred.
He is believed to have written a suicide note, explaining the reasons he killed himself.
His death has said to have caused heartbreak throughout the city in northern France, according to its mayor Arnaud Robinet.
He added: “He was the club doctor. A great professional, recognised and appreciated by all.
“I have a touched thought for his parents, for his wife, his family.
“He is a collateral victim of COVID-19, because it had been detected positive and was inside for a fortnight.
“I know he left a note to explain his gesture, but I ignore its content. He was a committed man.”
Reims President Jean-Pierre Caillot was also stunned by the sad news simply saying “Words fail me, I am stunned by this news,” Caillot told club official website on Sunday.
“This pandemic has shaken Stade de Reims to its core. A great character from Reims and a great sports professional has left us.”
Gonzalez has worked at Stade de Reims since the French side progress to the 1956 European Cup final against Real Madrid. Reims lost 3-4 to Madrid where the Spanish giants recorded an unrivalled five consecutive European Cup titles.
