Heartbreak as ‘popular’ Yorkshire rugby player dies aged 33

A Yorkshire rugby club have announced that a former player has tragically died at the age of just 33.

The Halifax Panthers announced in an emotional Facebook post that former player Ben Heaton had passed away suddenly last night, Thursday June 22.

The club confirmed the news in a statement today and they confirmed that he had spent seven years at the club throughout the course of his career.

In an emotional statement the club said: “Halifax Panthers are devastated by the news that former player Ben Heaton tragically passed away last night at the age of 33 Ben spent 7 years at The Shay and was beloved by all those that knew him.

They continued: “Our condolences go out to his family and friends at this sad time. RIP”

It has not been revealed how Ben died.

The club also shared pictures of Ben in the post.

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