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Yahoo
22-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Ibiza Rocks cancels all events after two British men die at resort in a fortnight
A popular Ibiza hotel has cancelled all of its upcoming events after two British men died in separate incidents in the space of two weeks. Gary Kelly, a 19-year-old ice hockey player from Scotland, died at Ibiza Rocks hotel on Monday. His death came just two weeks after another Scottish tourist, 26-year-old Evan Thomson, died after falling off a balcony on 7 July. Rapper Dizzee Rascal and drum and bass band Rudimental were set to take the stage in the famous resort this week, but both performances have been cancelled. The hotel said its advertised events would be cancelled due to the 'seriousness of the situation and out of respect for those involved'. It added in a statement: '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.' The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said it is supporting the families of two British men who died in separate incidents in Spain, adding that it is in contact with local authorities. Mr Kelly played for the Dundee Stars, which said it was 'truly devastated' to hear of his passing. 'Everyone at the club including players, staff, management, and ownership are heartbroken to hear this tragic news,' it 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.' The Aberdeen Lynx Ice Hockey Team said it was 'heartbroken' to hear of the death of 'one of our brightest young stars'. 'Gary was more than just a talented hockey player — he was a young man full of heart, passion, and dedication. On the ice, he gave everything he had. Off the ice, he brought energy, kindness, and an infectious love of life that lifted everyone around him. 'He wore his heart on his sleeve, and that spirit left a lasting mark on our team, our club, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. 'Rest easy, Gary — you will always be one of our brightest stars.' Other ice hockey teams including The Whitley Warriors, for whom Mr Kelly played briefly, and The Glasgow Clan, also paid tribute to Mr Kelly. Earlier this month, Lel Kellighan, mother of Evan Thomson, confirmed his death on social media. 'I'm absolutely heartbroken to write and tell you all, earlier this week my son Evan was in a tragic accident whilst on holiday with his friends in Ibiza and sadly passed away,' she said. 'We are all absolutely broken. Please allow us some time.' Solve the daily Crossword
The Independent
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Ibiza Rocks cancels all events after two British men die at resort in a fortnight
A popular Ibiza hotel has cancelled all of its upcoming events after two British men died in separate incidents in the space of two weeks. Gary Kelly, a 19-year-old ice hockey player from Scotland, died at Ibiza Rocks hotel on Monday. His death came just two weeks after another Scottish tourist, 26-year-old Evan Thomson, died after falling off a balcony on 7 July. Rapper Dizzee Rascal and drum and bass band Rudimental were set to take the stage in the famous resort this week, but both performances have been cancelled. The hotel said its advertised events would be cancelled due to the 'seriousness of the situation and out of respect for those involved'. It added in a statement: '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.' Mr Kelly played for the Dundee Stars, which said it was 'truly devastated' to hear of his passing. 'Everyone at the club including players, staff, management, and ownership are heartbroken to hear this tragic news,' it 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.' The Aberdeen Lynx Ice Hockey Team said it was 'heartbroken' to hear of the death of 'one of our brightest young stars'. 'Gary was more than just a talented hockey player — he was a young man full of heart, passion, and dedication. On the ice, he gave everything he had. Off the ice, he brought energy, kindness, and an infectious love of life that lifted everyone around him. 'He wore his heart on his sleeve, and that spirit left a lasting mark on our team, our club, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. 'Rest easy, Gary — you will always be one of our brightest stars.' Other ice hockey teams including The Whitley Warriors, for whom Mr Kelly played briefly, and The Glasgow Clan, also paid tribute to Mr Kelly. Earlier this month, Lel Kellighan, mother of Evan Thomson, confirmed his death on social media. 'I'm absolutely heartbroken to write and tell you all, earlier this week my son Evan was in a tragic accident whilst on holiday with his friends in Ibiza and sadly passed away,' she said. 'We are all absolutely broken. Please allow us some time.'
The Guardian
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Ibiza venue cancels music events after deaths of two British men in two weeks
An Ibiza hotel and music venue has cancelled a number of music events after the deaths of two British men on its premises in the space of two weeks. Gary Kelly, 19, who was a professional ice hockey player for the Dundee Stars, died at the Ibiza Rocks hotel on Monday. His club paid tribute to the 'hugely talented and charismatic individual' who 'had a great future ahead of him'. It comes two weeks after the death of another Scottish tourist, Evan Thomson, 26, who fell to his death at the hotel on 7 July. The hotel, which is also an open-air music venue, has decided to pause its scheduled events programme due to 'the seriousness of the situation and out of respect for those involved'. It said: '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.' The rapper Dizzee Rascal was due to play this week and the drum'n'bass band Rudimental were expected to appear on 30 July. The hotel did not specify how many events were cancelled. A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said: 'We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Spain and are in contact with the local authorities.' The Dundee Stars said: '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 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.' Other ice hockey teams also paid tribute to Kelly. In a statement on X, the Glasgow Clan said: 'This is truly heartbreaking news. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragic incident during this incredibly difficult time.' The Whitley Warriors, who Kelly played for briefly, said: 'Gary iced for Warriors on only a few occasions in the 2023-24 season but was a popular player in the dressing room despite the shortness of his time at Whitley.' Thomson's mother paid tribute to her son in a social media post. 'I'm absolutely heartbroken to write and tell you all, earlier this week my son Evan was in a tragic accident whilst on holiday with his friends in Ibiza and sadly passed away,' she wrote, adding: 'We are all absolutely broken.'
The Guardian
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Ibiza venue cancels music events after deaths of two British men in two weeks
An Ibiza hotel and music venue has cancelled a number of music events after the deaths of two British men on its premises in the space of two weeks. Gary Kelly, 19, who played for the Dundee Stars ice hockey team, died at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel on Monday. His club paid tribute to the 'hugely talented and charismatic individual', adding he 'had a great future ahead of him'. It comes weeks after the death of another Scottish tourist, Evan Thomson, 26, who fell to his death at the hotel in July. The hotel, which is also an open-air music venue, has decided to pause its scheduled events programme due to 'the seriousness of the situation and out of respect for those involved'. It said: '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.' Rapper Dizzee Rascal was due to play later this week and drum'n'bass band Rudimental were expected to appear on 30 July. The hotel has not specified how many events it will be cancelling. A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said: 'We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Spain and are in contact with the local authorities.' The Dundee Stars said: '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 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.' Other UK ice hockey teams also paid tribute to Kelly. In a statement on X, the Glasgow Clan said: 'This is truly heartbreaking news. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragic incident during this incredibly difficult time.' The Whitley Warriors, who Kelly played for briefly, said: 'Gary iced for Warriors on only a few occasions in the 2023-24 season but was a popular player in the dressing room despite the shortness of his time at Whitley.' Thomson's mother paid tribute to her son in a social media post. 'I'm absolutely heartbroken to write and tell you all, earlier this week my son Evan was in a tragic accident whilst on holiday with his friends in Ibiza and sadly passed away,' she wrote, adding: 'We are all absolutely broken.'
Daily Mirror
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Everything we know about Ibiza Rocks Hotel tragedies as two more Brits die
Four people have now died in recent months at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel in San Antonio on the party island which is popular with British youngsters for its music and parties A British teenager is the fourth person in recent months to have fallen at a 'death hotel' in Ibiza. Ibiza Rocks Hotel is a popular location in San Antonio on the party island especially for British tourists who flock there for its live music poolside which attracts top artists and DJs. But at the same time it is now becoming infamous and has been dubbed the 'death hotel' locally following the number of tourists now who have died at the hotel. For British youngsters heading over to the Spanish island for a good time, the hotel has a lot of attractions with the large pool, sun terraces, bars and entertainment. Tourists can be seen dancing on balconies with drinks and looking down at the music stage below. Tragically a 19-year-old from the UK has become the latest to die at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel after falling from a balcony. Two ambulances were sent to the scene but paramedics say there was nothing they could do to save him. The tragedy, which is being investigated by police, occurred just after midnight. He has not yet been named but is known to have fallen from the third floor of the hotel onto an outside part of the complex and a police investigation is underway. It is not yet clear if the teenage Brit was holidaying with friends or family and whether he fell from his room or another part of the hotel. The Ibiza Rocks hotel has now cancelled events while an investigation is underway. A statement 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.' It means that a daytime set by Dizzee Rascal and Songer intended to celebrate 20 years of Ibiza Rocks will not go ahead on July 23. Last year local media reported how hundreds of locals in Sant Antonio presented a complaint to the local government asking for checks to take place on the hotel as they alleged that it was not meeting standards such as over security, noise or sale of alcohol. A spokesperson for residents said that they had been complaining since 2008, reported Cadena Ser. The hotel is the same as where Evan Thomson, 26, from Aberdeen, died on July 7 while on holiday with pals celebrating his birthday. Paramedics were called to the scene but could do nothing to save him. His mum Lel Kellighan revealed the news on social media a few days after her son died, saying: 'I'm absolutely heartbroken to write and tell you all, earlier this week my son Evan was in a tragic accident whilst on holiday with his friends in Ibiza and sadly passed away. 'We are all absolutely broken. Please allow us some time.' 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." Friend Blair Robertson, 25, who had been with Evan before he died, 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." Remi Duncan, 23, said: 'It was disgusting. There was minimal respect for the situation, considering the music went back on soon after Evan had died. It puts a pit in your stomach.' In a statement after Evan died, the hotel said: 'This is a truly tragic and extremely sad situation. Our senior management team onsite did everything possible to help the police with their investigation into events leading up to Evan's death, and to provide constant support from our customer services manager to Evan's friends.' On April 30, a 33-year-old British woman died at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel. Local police and paramedics rushed to the hotel, situated just metres from one of the world 's most famous sunsets, after the alarm was raised around 6.30pm on April 30. Emergency responders confirmed when they arrived the holidaymaker had gone into cardiac arrest and spent around 40 minutes practicing CPR on her to try to revive her. She was declared dead at the scene after efforts to save her life proved sources said at the time there was nothing pointing to the death being suspicions and she is understood to have had a pre-existing heart condition. On April 27, a 19-year-old Italian tourist of Turkish origin plunged to her death from the fourth-floor at the same hotel. She had flown to the island the previous day and gone out partying. She was said at the time to have tried to been trying to reach her room via a balcony from a shared area of the hotel after realising she didn't have her key card when she lost her footing and fell. Her lifeless body was discovered around 9am. Hotel group said after the two deaths in April: 'In light of the tragic events that occurred this week, due to causes beyond our control, IRG (Ibiza Rocks Group) expresses its dismay and extends its utmost support to the families of the victims, and thanks everyone for respecting their privacy in the face of incalculable pain.' The hotel boasts on its website: 'A stay with us is anything but ordinary' It says in a website description: 'Perfectly located on Ibiza's west coast, just metres from the world's most famous sunset, our unique resort style hotel features over 360 rooms circled around our iconic open-air event venue. With recently upgraded public spaces, comprehensive facilities, and an extensive selection of food and drink options, a stay with us is anything but ordinary.' The Mirror has contacted Ibiza Rocks Hotel for comment.
