Andrews died of tear in artery around heart - autopsy
Summary
Hyron Andrews, a rugby player who recently joined the Johannesburg-based Lions, died from a tear in the aorta, an artery near the heart. The injury caused blood to fill around his heart, and he was found unconscious before a Champions Cup match in France.Key Facts
- Hyron Andrews was 31 years old and joined the Lions rugby team in the summer.
- He died of a natural cause: a tear in the aorta, which is a major artery connected to the heart.
- This tear caused blood to fill the sac around his heart, leading to his death.
- Andrews was found unconscious in a shower at the team’s hotel before the match.
- The tear in the aorta can be caused by high blood pressure or a birth defect.
- His body has not yet been sent back to South Africa.
- Andrews leaves behind a wife and two young sons.
- Both his current and former teams paid tribute to him, and there was a moment of silence before the match.
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