CHARLTON ATHLETIC have paid tribute to one of their “most loyal” supporters who has died from coronavirus at the age of just 38.
Seb Lewis astonishingly attended 1,076 Addicks games in a row before the deadly virus halted this season.
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Charlton have announced that Seb Lewis, 38, and one of their biggest fans, has died from coronavirus
The Championship club revealed on Twitter that the well-known and popular supporter had succumbed to the global pandemic.
Just days ago the Charlton-mad fan had shared a video on Instagram of him in hospital in an oxygen mask, but he sadly failed to recover from the illness.
Charlton posted a photo of Seb during one of his many trips out onto the pitch, writing: “We are truly devastated to hear of the passing of one of Charlton’s most dedicated, loyal and popular supporters, Seb Lewis, at the age of just 38.”
And in more posts on the social media site, they added: “Seb was the heart and soul of the Charlton family and was so proud of his achievement of attending every single game, home and away since February 1998.
“His record stands at 1,076 consecutive fixtures.
“Thank you Seb for your loyalty and dedication to Charlton.
“The Valley and every away end up and down the country, will never be the same without you.”
TRIBUTES FLOOD IN
Tributes flooded in far and wide after the devastating news was posted out on Twitter.
Charlton defender Chris Solly posted: “So sad to hear the news about Seb!
“The most dedicated and loyal football fan I’ve ever known and such a fun character, you’ll be truly missed by us all!”
Ex-Addick Jason Euell wrote: “#RIPSeb Gone but never forgotten. Once an Addick, Always an Addick Home & Away. #MadeInCharlton.”
And fellow fans were quick to express their shock and sadness at the passing of the “legend”.
One wrote: “Fly high up in heaven and watch over the Addicks every Saturday at 3pm. Legend who will be missed by the Charlton family.”
Another posted: “He was so patient, clear and genuinely nice. Such a shame, rest in peace Seb.”
And Millwall supporter Mitch Conroy also paid his tribute, writing: “Fly high pal from a Millwall fan, that level of loyalty deserves to be applauded.”
The UK coronavirus death toll rose to 465 after 43 more deaths in the last 24 hours.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
