Kye David Hart: Tragedy as young son of AFL legend David Hart dies after taking his own life
The son of West Coast Eagles legend David Hart tragically died at the weekend, leaving his family “heartbroken and devastated”.
Kye David Hart, who lived on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, died on Saturday.
The 24-year-old’s death has devastated his family, including former AFL player Hart, who played for West Coast in the 1980s and 90s, where he gained All-Australian selection and won a premiership in 1994.
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A GoFundMe has been created for the grieving family in the wake of the tragedy.
“We are absolutely heartbroken and devastated. There aren’t enough words to describe how much we love Kye and how much we will miss him,” family member Jess Hart said.
Ms Hart said Kye had “the biggest heart” and that funds would go towards his funeral expenses.
“Kye’s love and affection was contagious, his cheeky beautiful smile would light up any room. Kye had the biggest heart and only wanted to give and help others,” she said.
“There aren’t enough words to describe how much we love Kye and how much we will miss him.
“In this incredibly difficult time we are reaching out for your support to navigate through the challenging times ahead. The funds raised will go towards covering immediate expenses and funeral costs.”
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Originally published as Kye David Hart: Tragedy as young son of AFL legend David Hart dies after taking his own life
