French Tennis Pro Dies At 24

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French tennis player Mathieu Moncourt has passed away at the all too young age of 24.

So, so sad.

Moncourt was discovered by his girlfriend at the bottom of the stairwell in his Paris apartment. By the time paramedics arrived on the scene, Montcourt had already passed. His cause of death has yet to be named by authorities.

The Parisian tennis star had found himself in a world of trouble back in May when he was banned from the French Tennis Federation for five weeks for betting on tennis matches. Montcourt was also fined $12,000.

Regardless, the French Tennis Federation has released a statement in remembrance of one of their players: "It is with great sadness that the French tennis federation has learned of the sudden death of Mathieu Montcourt. Mathieu was an enthusiastic young man, passionate, very endearing, and extremely appreciated for his kindness and politeness."

Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.

[Photo via Getty Images.]

Posted: Jul 8, 2009 at 2:45 pm / Email this »

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19 comments to “French Tennis Pro Dies At 24”

ALFREDOXO says – reply to this

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so sad he was sooo hot
You Need To Attend A Brain Giveaway says – reply to this

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Omg, R.I.P!!
natashaliddleston says – reply to this

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You're late on this story as usual you pig faced ugly ass mother fucker Mario. Piece of shit go die
RIP Michael Jackson says – reply to this

4

Is it just me or has
there been alot of deaths in the entertainment world latly
You Need To Attend A Brain Giveaway says – reply to this

5

The good die young.
PinkIcePrincess says – reply to this

6

this is terrible & all this death (everywhere) is creeping my out!
FugsMagee says – reply to this

7

Slow news day?
kissmyassobama says – reply to this

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never heard of him. dont really give 2 shitz.
brynnmay says – reply to this

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his last name is montcourt.
vanelaboy says – reply to this

10

What the hell is going on with all the deaths? Mystery!
Greatdane says – reply to this

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My thourghts are with his family and friends.
sheba088 says – reply to this

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Viva France! RIP and prayers to his family!
Mawishka says – reply to this

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Repose en paix Matthieu !
celebslikeattention says – reply to this

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All the good celebrities are dying because they are being spared from the end of the world which WILL happen on the winter solstice of 2012.
Starinsky says – reply to this

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Reposes en Paix Mathieu, 24 ans c'est beaucoup trop tôt…
SaVeDaDrAmA says – reply to this

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Re: natashaliddleston – No need for the hating 'whatsurface)
merboii says – reply to this

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D:
rip.
cocoballs says – reply to this

18

What?! No way!
Larizza says – reply to this

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horrible, such a hottie & player