Lee Claydon, 45, who passed during Oasis' August 2nd show at Wembley Stadium.
Tragedy struck during Oasis’ concert at Wembley Stadium on August 2, when a 45-year-old fan, Lee Claydon from Bournemouth, England, tragically died after falling from an upper tier late in the show. Despite emergency responders’ efforts at the scene, Claydon was pronounced dead at the scene.
Oasis released a statement expressing their deep shock and sorrow over the incident, offering condolences to Claydon’s family and friends. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the man’s injuries were consistent with a fall and are seeking witnesses or anyone with video footage of the event, which occurred around 10:19 p.m., just minutes before the concert’s end.
Claydon was attending the concert with his brother, niece, and nephew. In the wake of the tragedy, his family has set up a GoFundMe page to support his wife and three children. His brother Adam shared that the family is devastated and struggling to cope with the sudden loss. Fans of Oasis have already raised over £15,000 (approximately $20,000) to assist the family during this difficult time.
Speaking to the BBC, Claydon’s father noted that his son may have had a few beers but had not consumed drugs. He also raised concerns about the stadium’s safety, mentioning slippery conditions and questioning the barriers in place. Wembley Stadium responded by affirming their commitment to high safety standards and legal compliance, expressing sympathy for the family and confirming they are receiving support from specially trained police officers.
The incident casts a shadow over Oasis’ highly anticipated reunion tour, which began on July 4 in Cardiff and included sold-out shows at Manchester’s Heaton Park and London’s Wembley Stadium. The tour is set to continue in Edinburgh on August 8 and then move on to Dublin before starting the North American leg later this month in Toronto.
As the investigation continues, the Metropolitan Police encourage anyone who witnessed the fall or has footage to come forward to help piece together what happened in the final moments of the concert.
SOURCE: Billboard