Maradona’s Final Hours
Three years have passed since the world was shocked by the news of Diego Armando Maradona’s death. On November 25, 2020, the Argentine government decreed three days of national mourning to honor the footballing icon.
Maradona, who was undergoing rehabilitation at his house in the Tigre district, suffered a cardiac arrest. This unfortunate event occurred following his surgery a month prior for a subdural hematoma.
The sad turn of events began on November 2 when Maradona was transferred to a clinic in La Plata due to a low mood affecting his diet. However, his condition worsened, leading to an emergency operation at the Olivos Clinic, where doctors discovered the subdural hematoma. After a successful surgery, Maradona’s personal doctor, Leopoldo Luque, advised him to stay in the hospital.
Maradona was discharged on November 11 and allowed to continue his recovery at his home in Nordelta. But tragedy struck almost a month after his birthday when he lost his life at the age of 60.
On November 24, Maradona’s nephew, Johnny Espósito, visited him and discovered that the sandwiches left for him by the cook were untouched. The night shift nurse, Ricardo Almirón, also confirmed that Maradona was resting and alive before being relieved.
In the morning of November 25, nurse Gisela Madrid noticed Maradona moving around 7:30 and decided to let him rest without conducting any further checks. However, when psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov and psychologist Carlos DÃaz arrived for their scheduled visit later in the day, they found Maradona unresponsive. Despite immediate resuscitation efforts, it was too late. The autopsy revealed that Maradona had been in agony for 12 hours, and his death could have been avoided with earlier treatment. The cause of death was determined to be an acute pulmonary edema secondary to exacerbated chronic heart failure.
News of Maradona’s death spread rapidly after multiple ambulances were seen outside his home in San Andrés. ClarÃn was the first media outlet to confirm the devastating news. The world mourned the loss of this unforgettable icon, and an outpouring of tribute messages flooded social media.
President Alberto Fernández swiftly declared three days of national mourning, and fans gathered globally to bid farewell to their beloved football legend. Various locations such as La Bombonera, the Argentinos Juniors stadium, the Obelisk, and other landmarks served as gathering points where people expressed their grief.
After a chaotic day, Maradona’s remains were initially laid to rest at the Tres Arroyos wake house in La Paternal before being transferred to the Casa Rosada for a massive wake, attended by over a million people. His coffin, draped in an Argentine shirt bearing his legendary number 10, sat in the heart of Buenos Aires as fans paid their last respects.
Eventually, a massive funeral procession accompanied Maradona’s body to the JardÃn Bella Vista Cemetery in San Miguel. There, he was laid to rest alongside his parents, Doña Tota and Don Diego, with his gravestone inscribed as he had once wished: Thanks to the ball.
Diego Armando Maradona’s death marked the end of an era and left an indelible void in the hearts of football fans worldwide. His legacy as one of the greatest players in history will always be remembered, not only in the realm of sports but also as a symbol of national pride.
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