Family of man who died after falling at Oasis concert issue statement as fundraiser is shared
An Oasis fan who died during a Wembley Stadium performance on Saturday night (2 August) has been named as Lee Claydon - a father-of-one from Bournemouth.
It was initially reported that a concert attendee in his 40s had fallen from the upper level of the arena.
Police and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service rushed onto the scene at around 10.19pm in response to witness reports, which said that a man had been injured after falling from a significant height.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson previously told press that the victim had been 'found with injuries consistent with a fall', and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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A GoFundMe page has since been set up by a man named Aaron Claydon, understood to be Lee's brother.
The description reads: "Hi everyone, my name is Aaron Claydon and I have set up this gofundme page for Amanda, Harry, Matthew and James who have very sadly and tragically lost their Dad, partner and also my brother Lee, the man I have always looked up to.
"Our family has been turned upside down and are struggling to deal with this devastation and unexpected loss. Lee leaves behind his Son, Dad, Partner, Brothers, Sisters, Nephews and Niece."
The tribute continues: "Lee was a loving family man who was a role model to his son Harry and was loved so much by all his family. Lee would have done anything for any of us and he was taken from us far too soon and we will miss him so very much.
"Lee loved all outdoor activities, one of his favourite hobbies was fishing. He also loved music and his guitar. He also really enjoyed going to watch and support the boys and his nephew at their football games.
"Amanda and the boys have our full support at this very sad time which is why we would love to be able to help them financially as well as emotionally.
"Please help us raise as much funds as we can to take one worry off Amanda and family right now as they are going through any family’s worst nightmare."
Aaron also posted a similar statement on Facebook, which reads: "Still in shock and cannot believe I am writing this, but sadly over the weekend I lost by best mate the man I looked up to and the man I was lucky enough to call my brother Lee Claydon.
"This is a gonna be a tough long journey and I have set up this gofundme page to help and support his loved ones. Please read and share.
"Until we meet again Rkid."
One of Lee's cousins, a woman named Shannon Gabrielle, has also issued a statement on Facebook, claiming she doesn't 'know what words to write right now'.
"My cousin Lee tragically passed away this weekend after no doubt having the time of his life at an Oasis concert this weekend, most will have seen snippets in the news I'm sure," her message read.
"& as you can imagine it has devastated the whole family and for his closest knit family unit it's the toughest time they are going through ever right now.
"Sharing this go fund me page in the hope that any donations, big or small, will go a long way towards helping his partner Amanda & the boys throughout this awful period and costs of things."
Oasis front-men Liam and Noel Gallagher later issued a statement on the heartbreaking incident the following day (3 Aug).
"We are shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic death of a fan at the show last night," the official message given by the brothers read.
"Oasis would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the person involved."
A Wembley Stadium spokesperson also spoke out on Lee's death, telling press in the hours that followed his fall: "Despite [medics] efforts, the fan very sadly died.
"Our thoughts go out to his family, who have been informed and are being supported by specially trained police officers."
You can donate to Lee's GoFundMe page right here.
Rhianna Benson