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Chapecoense Plane Crash Survivor Rafael Henzel Dies of Heart Attack Aged 45

Radio reporter Rafael Henzel, who was one of six survivors of the 2016 plane crash that killed many members of the Chapecoense football team and 71 people in total, died on Tuesday aged 45 after suffering a heart attack.

Reuters' Andrew Downie (h/t Channel News Asia) relayed the news from the Brazilian club:

Andrew Downie

Rafael Henzel, one of four Brazilians to survive the Chapecoense air crash in Medellin in 2016, has died of a heart attack, aged 45. Henzel, a radio commentator, was a much loved figure in the city and returned to the mic after the tragedy.