Hugo Maradona, younger brother of Diego, dies at 52

Hugo Maradona, younger bror of Diego Maradona and a former soccer player, has died. He was 52.

Italian club Napoli anunced death on Tuesday. cause of death was provided.

younger Maradona was purchased by Napoli in 1987 on Diego's urging and loaned to Ascoli. He also played for Rayo Valleca, Rapid Vienna and several or clubs around world. He lived in Naples area.

Hugo's death comes 13 months after Diego Maradona died of a heart attack at of 60 after having brain surgery two weeks earlier.

" thoughts of club president Aurelio De Laurentiis, vice president Edoardo De Laurentiis, officials, coaching staff, players and whole SSC Napoli family are with Maradona family after sad passing of Hugo," Napoli said.

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