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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Fundraiser for Scots teen who fell to his death at Ibiza Rocks hits £30,000
Gary Kelly, 19, died instantly in the fall at the four-star hotel on the party island during the early hours of Monday, July 21 A fundraiser to support the family of a teenager who died after plunging from the third floor at Ibiza Rocks Hotel has now reached over £30,000. Gary Kelly, 19, from Dundee, died instantly in the fall at the four-star hotel on the party island during the early hours of Monday, July 21. Two ambulances were sent to the scene but paramedics said there was nothing they could do to save him. Evan Thomson, from Aberdeen, died at the hotel under similar circumstances while on holiday celebrating his 26th birthday just two weeks ago. Gary's family have been left heartbroken by the events and a fundraiser was quickly set up in his name to support his loved ones. Over £30,000 has now been raised and it's understood the cash will soon be transferred over to the family to help with funeral payments and other costs. A statement on the GoFundMe reads: "We are all feeling the loss of young Gary Kelly. And I know you can't put a price on life. But hopefully we can help the family through this as a nicer young man and family you would struggle to find." Tributes flooded in from Gary as the news broke of his untimely death earlier this week. Writing online, his sister Kharis Kelly said: "Our hearts are shattered beyond words. Our handsome boy has gone to the other side, Absolutely no words. We are asking everyone to respect our privacy as a family while we try to navigate through this tragic news. You'll forever be our boy Gary, Sleep tight." His girlfriend Louise Essery published a tribute to Gary, who she described as inspirational across every area of his life. She said: "I never thought I would be sat here writing a goodbye. For those who knew Gary, oh you were so lucky. His passion and dedication was inspiring, whether in hockey, work, or with loved ones. I'm struggling to understand how you are no longer with me. "It hasn't really hit me yet. Gary taught and showed me valuable lessons that I'll carry with me forever. I think it's important to remember the good times and to celebrate the love he brought into our lives." Gary, who played ice hockey for both Dundee Stars and Aberdeen Lynx last season, was remembered as a 'hugely talented and charismatic individual'. Meanwhile Ibiza Rocks have resumed their schedule just days after Gary plunged to his death. Following the deaths of Gary and Evan, who both fell from balconies at the hotel, bosses announced they would be suspending all events. We told on Thursday, however, that the hotel were still selling party tickets despite saying they were pausing future events. And bosses then confirmed their investigations had concluded - with their schedule resuming on Saturday. Dizzee Rascal was scheduled to play at the hotel on Wednesday as part of the venue's '20th birthday celebrations' but that was postponed. However, Rudimental are still set to perform on July 30 for the anniversary. Following Evan's death his loved ones raised questions about the hotel safety, slamming how the party destination handled the situation. Friend Blair Robertson slammed the hotel, saying they tried hard to 'get things back to normal' following the death. He added: 'Security took us away to front desk. Paramedics didn't arrive for about 30 minutes. Forensic officers didn't speak English. We were just standing there, not knowing what was going on. Reception gave us false hope. "We heard the jet washes cleaning the ground where Evan died. That was the worst thing for us." The fundraiser to help support Gary's family is still open. To donate, click here.
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Scots ice hockey star, 19, who fell to his death at Ibiza Rocks has jersey retired by club as ‘mark of respect'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE teammates of a Scots ice hockey star who died after a horror fall in Ibiza have retired his jersey number for the upcoming season as a "mark of respect". Gary Kelly, 19, from Dundee, tragically fell to his death at the Ibiza Rocks hotel in the popular party resort of San Antonio on Monday morning. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Gary's Dundee Star teammates have decided to retire his jersey number 6 Gary's grieving girlfriend Louise Essery paid tribute to her partner Credit: Facebook 6 The ice hockey star died after a fall from the third floor at Ibiza Rocks Credit: Darren Fletcher He is the fourth person to die at the hotel since late April. Just two weeks ago, 26-year-old Evan Thomson from Aberdeen suffered a similar fate at the same venue on July 7. Ice hockey player Gary wore the number 45 jersey for Dundee Stars of two occasions for the team during the 2024-25 season. The club made an announcement today which announced the retirement of his shirt number. One of his teammates opted to change his number for the upcoming season from 45 to 72. In a social media post, the club stated: "As a mark of respect, Dominick Jaglar has opted to change his number for the upcoming season from 45 to 72 "45 was the number Gary Kelly wore on two occasions, making his Elite league debut for his hometown team the Dundee Stars in 2024-25." Flowers, pictures and team tops have been left in tribute outside the Dundee Ice Arena with the club thanking those who had done so. Following the deaths of the two Scots holidaymakers, Ibiza Rocks has suspended all party events at the resort. Police have not yet confirmed whether Gary had been drinking or taking drugs before the fall. Scottish Tourist's Tragic Fall in Ibiza: Community in Mourning We previously told how Gary's grieving girlfriend, Louise Essery, paid tribute to her partner, saying: 'The memories we made will stay with me forever. I miss you so much already.' And his devastated older sister Kharis Kelly said: "Our hearts are shattered beyond words." His other sister Paige Kelly wrote: "I love you so much Gary, and I'll look after everyone for you. Forever in my heart, my brother—I'll never forget you." Ice hockey star Gary played for both Dundee Stars and Aberdeen Lynx last season. A GoFundMe page has already raised thousands of pounds to support his grieving family. It reads: 'We are all feeling the loss of young Gary Kelly. And I know you can't put a price on life. But hopefully, we can help the family through this as a nicer young man and family you would struggle to find.' 6 Ice hockey star Gary played for both Dundee Stars and Aberdeen Lynx last season Credit: Facebook 6 Police on the Balearic party island have now launched an investigation into Gary's death Credit: Facebook A statement from John Colley, Chairman of Scottish Ice Hockey and Aberdeen Lynx, reads: "The entire hockey community is still coming to terms with the devastating loss of Gary Kelly. "Gary was a young man who left a lasting impression on everyone he met — not just through his incredible talent on the ice, but through his warmth, generosity, and infectious charisma. He was someone who always gave freely of his time, supported those around him, and brought people together. "In a sport like ours, where players begin young and grow up travelling the length and breadth of the country together, strong bonds are formed — bonds that go beyond teams and clubs. We are a hockey family, and Gary was a cherished part of that family. His absence will be felt deeply — not just in Aberdeen, but across the Scottish hockey community and further afield. "Above all, Gary valued family — both his own and the wider hockey family. As we reflect on the joy and impact he brought to so many, we want to come together to honour his memory and the legacy he leaves behind. "On behalf of Scottish Ice Hockey and Aberdeen Lynx, we respectfully ask for privacy for Gary's loved ones at this time." Police on the Balearic party island have now launched an investigation into Gary's death. The Civil Guard confirmed: "We are investigating the death of a 19-year-old British man at a hotel in San Antonio in Ibiza. "The alarm was raised around 12.40am this morning. 6 26-year-old Evan Thomson from Aberdeen suffered a similar fate at the same venue on July 7 "Our officers were sent to the scene but the man in question was already dead by the time help arrived. "The fall was from from the third floor of the hotel to an outside part of the complex. "Court officials authorised the removal of his body at 2.40am this morning. "The fall could be accidental based on the early information obtained from cameras but as part of the investigation possible witnesses will need to be located and interviewed. "The results of the post-mortem will also be important to the investigation.' A spokesperson for the UK Foreign Office said: 'We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Spain and are in contact with the local authorities.'
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Ice hockey team of tragic teen who fell to death at Ibiza Rocks reveal moving tribute
Gary Kelly died in a suspected fall from a balcony in the Ibiza Rocks Hotel on Monday. A Scots ice hockey club have retired the shirt number of their former player who died in a suspected fall from a hotel balcony in Ibiza. On Monday, Gary Kelly, 19, who played for the Dundee Stars, died at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel in San Antonio. The club announced yesterday that 'as a mark of respect ', one of his teammates has opted to change his shirt number for the upcoming season. In a social media post, the club explained: 'As a mark of respect, Dominick Jaglar has opted to change his number for the upcoming season from 45 to 72. '45 was the number Gary Kelly wore on two occasions, making his Elite league debut for his hometown team the Dundee Stars in 2024-25.' Flowers, pictures and team tops have been left in tribute outside the club's home venue - the Dundee Ice Arena - with the club thanking those who had done so. 'Floral tributes are being left at Dundee Ice Arena for one of our own, Gary Kelly,' the club said on social media. 'If you wish to leave flowers, please feel free to do so.' A fundraiser has been set up for the Kelly family, which has so far received donations from over 700 people totalling £17,700, with a target of £22,000. The GoFundMe page reads: 'We are all feeling the loss of young Gary Kelly. 'I know you can't put a price on life. But hopefully we can help the family through this, as a nicer young man and family you would struggle to find. John Colley, chairman of Scottish Ice Hockey and Aberdeen Lynx – where Mr Kelly also played – said on Tuesday the entire hockey community is still 'coming to terms with the devastating loss of Gary Kelly'. He went on: 'Gary was a young man who left a lasting impression on everyone he met – not just through his incredible talent on the ice, but through his warmth, generosity, and infectious charisma. 'We are a hockey family, and Gary was a cherished part of that family. His absence will be felt deeply – not just in Aberdeen, but across the Scottish hockey community and further afield. 'Above all, Gary valued family – both his own and the wider hockey family. As we reflect on the joy and impact he brought to so many, we want to come together to honour his memory and the legacy he leaves behind.' In a statement issued following the news of Mr Kelly's death, the Dundee Stars said everyone at the club was ' heartbroken '. The club added: ' Gary was hugely talented and charismatic individual who had a great future ahead of him. 'His loss will impact many in the ice hockey community and beyond. He will be sadly missed. 'We respect and support the family's request for privacy at this extremely difficult time.' The incident came after another Scottish holidaymaker, Evan Thomson, 26, fell to his death at the same hotel just two weeks ago. The Aberdonian had been on holiday with his pals celebrating his birthday. In the days after Evan's death his loved ones raised questions about safety and blasted the hotel where he died over the way the situation was handled. Evan's sister Teila said: "Ibiza is known for its partying and it just stuns me that they don't have higher safety precautions. Pray nobody else suffers. And, once it did happen, the hotel's response was just completely heartbreaking; almost as if it never happened. I pray no other family has to go through this." His pal, Blair Robertson, 25, discovered Evan was no longer in their hotel room at around 6am. Moments later, the group realised he had fallen from the balcony at the hotel. said: 'Security took us away to front desk. Paramedics didn't arrive for about 30 minutes. Forensic officers didn't speak English. We were just standing there, not knowing what was going on. Reception gave us false hope. "We heard the jet washes cleaning the ground where Evan died. That was the worst thing for us — how fast they tried to get things back to normal." Ibiza Rocks have suspended all events following the deaths. A statement from Ibiza Rocks on Monday afternoon read: "We are deeply shocked and devastated by the recent incidents that have tragically occurred. "Our priority is to support those affected and their loved ones during this incredibly difficult time, and to fully assist the authorities with their investigations. "The safety and wellbeing of our guests has, and always will remain, our highest priority. Given the seriousness of the situation and out of respect for those involved, we believe it is right to pause our advertised events programme at this time. "All customers will be informed directly via email." Dizzee Rascal was scheduled to play at the hotel on today as part of the venue's '20th birthday celebrations', while Rudimental were set to play on July 30. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! 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STV News
7 days ago
- Sport
- STV News
Thousands raised for family of ice hockey star who died at Ibiza hotel
Over £8,000 has been raised for the family of a Dundee ice hockey player who died at a hotel in Ibiza. Gary Kelly died while on holiday at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel in San Antonio in the early hours of Monday morning after reportedly falling from the third floor. Tributes poured out for the 19-year-old, with his team, Aberdeen Lynx, describing him as one of their 'brightest young stars' while his girlfriend, Louise Essery, said he had been 'inspiring'. A fundraiser was launched on behalf of the family on Tuesday, which read: 'We are all feeling the loss of young Gary Kelly. 'And I know you can't put a price on life, but hopefully we can help the family through this as a nicer young man and family you would struggle to find.' The GoFundMe has so far raised £8,234. You can donate to the cause here. 'I never thought I would be sat here writing a goodbye,' Gary's girlfriend, Louise Essery, wrote in a post on Facebook. 'For those who knew Gary, oh you were so lucky. His passion and dedication was inspiring, whether in hockey, work, or with loved ones. I'm struggling to understand how you are no longer with me. 'It hasn't really hit me yet. Gary taught and showed me valuable lessons that I'll carry with me forever. I think it's important to remember the good times and to celebrate the love he brought into our lives. 'Everything feels heavy, and words can't express the love I have for Gary. I wish you could see how much you are loved. Even though our experiences together have paused, the memories we made will stay with me forever. I miss you so much already. 'Thank you for the kind messages about Gary; they mean a lot. 'I love you forever and always, Gary Kelly.' The teenager died exactly two weeks after fellow Scot Evan Thomson, 26, who also fell from height at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel. The hotel has suspended all events following the deaths 'out of respect for those involved' and says it will fully assist authorities. A spokesperson for the Guardia Civil on the island added: 'For now, it appears to have been an accident. As always, an investigation is underway, and we're awaiting an autopsy to determine the cause of death with certainty.' STV News is now on WhatsApp Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News
Daily Record
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Pals of teen who fell to his death at Ibiza Rocks raise £4,000 for his family
Scots ice hockey star Gary Kelly, 19, tragically fell to his death at Ibiza Rocks Hotel on Monday morning - the second Scottish tourist to die at the hotel in a fortnight. A fundraiser to support the family of a Scottish teenager who died after plunging from the third floor at Ibiza Rocks Hotel has raised more than £4,000 in just five hours. Gary Kelly, 19, died instantly in the fall at the four-star hotel on the party island during the early hours of Monday. Two ambulances were sent to the scene but paramedics say there was nothing they could do to save him. Holidaymaker 26-year-old Evan Thomson, from Aberdeen, died at the hotel under similar circumstances just two weeks ago. Gary's family has been left heartbroken by the events, which are being investigated by British police. A fundraiser has since been set up in his name to support his loved ones. A statement on the GoFundMe reads: "We are all feeling the loss of young Gary Kelly. And I know you can't put a price on life "But hopefully we can help the family through this as a nicer young man and family you would struggle to find." Tributes flooded in from Gary as the news broke of his untimely death earlier this week. Writing online, his sister Kharis Kelly said: "Our hearts are shattered beyond words. Our handsome boy has gone to the other side, Absolutely no words. We are asking everyone to respect our privacy as a family while we try to navigate through this tragic news. You'll forever be our boy Gary, Sleep tight." His girlfriend Louise Essery published a tribute to Gary, who she described as inspirational across every area of his life. She said: "I never thought I would be sat here writing a goodbye. For those who knew Gary, oh you were so lucky. His passion and dedication was inspiring, whether in hockey, work, or with loved ones. I'm struggling to understand how you are no longer with me. "It hasn't really hit me yet. Gary taught and showed me valuable lessons that I'll carry with me forever. I think it's important to remember the good times and to celebrate the love he brought into our lives." Gary, who played ice hockey for both Dundee Stars and Aberdeen Lynx last season, was remembered as a 'hugely talented and charismatic individual'. A statement from Dundee Stars said: 'We are truly devastated to learn that Gary Kelly has tragically passed away. We send our thoughts and condolences to Gary's family, partner, and all his friends at this extremely difficult time. 'Everyone at the club including players, staff, management, and ownership are heartbroken to hear this tragic news. Gary was a hugely talented and charismatic individual who had a great future ahead of him. 'His loss will impact many in the ice hockey community and beyond. He will be sadly missed. We respect and support the family's request for privacy at this extremely difficult time.' A spokesman for the Civil Guard said: 'The fall could be accidental based on the early information obtained from cameras but as part of the investigation possible witnesses will need to be located and interviewed. The results of the post-mortem will also be important to the investigation.' Ibiza Rocks has since suspended all events in the wake of the two tragedies. A statement from the hotel on Monday afternoon read: "We are deeply shocked and devastated by the recent incidents that have tragically occurred. "Our priority is to support those affected and their loved ones during this incredibly difficult time, and to fully assist the authorities with their investigations. "The safety and wellbeing of our guests has, and always will remain, our highest priority. Given the seriousness of the situation and out of respect for those involved, we believe it is right to pause our advertised events programme at this time. "All customers will be informed directly via email." Donate to the fundraiser here.
