POLISH footballer Piotr Rocki passed away on Monday, aged 46.
Tributes have poured in after the former Legia Warsaw star died following an aneurysm rupture.
Piotr Rocki kicked off his senior career with Polonia Warszawa
It was reported on Sunday that the legendary midfielder was in a serious condition in hospital.
He was in a coma before he lost his fight shortly before midnight on Monday.
Former club Ruch Radzionkow, who he played for from 2010 until 2012, confirmed the news on Twitter.
Rocki scored 44 goals in 291 matches in the Polish Premier League during his illustrious career.
He played for a long-list of clubs including Gorbik Zabrze, Odra Wodzislaw Slaski, Legia Warsaw, GKS Tychy and Kolejarz Stroze.
The 46-year-old won the Polish Cup and League Cup twice with Dyskobolia Grodzisk Wielkopolski.
And he lifted the Polish Super Cup during his stint with Legia Warsaw in 2008.
After the tragic news did the rounds on social media, one fan said: “Piotr Rocki has died. I have no words…”
Another said: “Thoughts and condolences with the family of former midfielder Piotr Rocki, who passed away overnight.”
One fan added: “Very sad news. Piotr Rocki is dead. Hard to believe.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
