Ex-professional Rugby star Ricky Bibey died after taking part in an “erotic game” which gone wrong inside a hotel room in Italy, know his death reason and wife
Police personnel were called to the Hotel Continentale in Florence after a dead person was identified as the retired rugby star.
Ex-Rugby Player Ricky Bibey Passed Away, Cause Of Death, Obituary, Biography, Age, Wife, Career Stats And Net Worth
According to reports he was discovered dead after a suspected seizure or a heart attack.
Wigan Warriors are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former prop forward, Ricky Bibey.
Between 2001-2003, Ricky played 42 games for Wigan and was part of the 2002 Challenge Cup winning squad.
We send our condolences to Ricky's family and friends at this sad time.
— Wigan Warriors 🍒⚪️ (@WiganWarriorsRL) July 17, 2022
Shocked to read this morning about the very sad news of the death of Ricky Bibey. I played with him briefly in the reserves at Wigan, a real character. RIP Ricky! pic.twitter.com/Epz77mPQKh
— Andy Grundy (@AndyGrundy10) July 17, 2022
40-years-old Bibey was pronounced dead while a woman, reportedly his partner, was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries.
According to a report by media outlet La Nazione, the woman was “smeared with blood, screaming for help to the neighbours and to a cleaner”.
Bibey’ former team Wakefield Trinity took to Twitter and penned down a tribute for him. They wrote, “Trinity are saddened to hear of the passing of former prop-forward Ricky Bibey, aged 40.
Ricky played for Trinity between 2007 and 2009, making 60 appearances. We send our condolences to Ricky’s family and friends at this tough time”.
Ricky was found dead in his hotel room at around 8:00 A.M local time on Saturday, July 16th. According to police source, the cause of his death may have been an “erotic game that went wrong”.
He further added, “There is blood in the room and the forensic teams are working there at the moment while the woman has been taken to hospital for treatment.:
:Her current condition is serious but she is stable and her injuries are not life-threatening. We hope to question her at some point in the next few hours”.
After learning the tragedy, ex St. Helens, Bradford and Great Britain star Leon Pyrce also gave tribute to Ricky on social media.
Ricky has an impressive career which spanned over 10 years from 2000. He has represented England and played at a few local clubs including Wigan Warriors, Leigh Centurions and Wakefield Trinity Wildcats.
The woman who was found alongside Ricky Bibey at the Continentale hotel room in Florence is identified to be Jennie Platt and is believed to be Bibey’s partner and the couple reportedly also worked together. The two were not married with Ricky’s net worth at $5 million.
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