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The Weeknd Fan Dies After Falling Off Escalator Rail at Philly Concert

‘UNFORTUNATE’

Hugo Sanchez fell 40 feet and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital, police said.

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Hugo Sanchez’s trip to see The Weeknd in concert took a tragic turn when he fell 40 feet off an escalator rail he was sitting on after losing his balance, police said. Sanchez, 32, was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Thursday’s concert at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field was The Weeknd’s first stop on his North American tour. Jammal Ransom, Sanchez’s friend, told 6ABC that he was shocked to learn about what happened. “Hugo was an awesome person. He’d love to travel. He was a good friend,” Ransom said. “Have a good time while you’re here and make the best of it...It’s just unfortunate.”

Hugo Sanchez was the best big brother and he is going to be missed so much. Thank you to everyone who has reached out we...

Posted by Karen Nayeli Sanchez on Monday, July 18, 2022
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