Shock and mourning in Scotland and also in our country. Gary Kelly, A young promise of British ice hockey, has died 19 years after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Ibiza. The young player, who was a native of Duende and played for Dundee Stars, Aberdeen Lynx and Whitley Warriors, suffered a fatal accident at the Ibiza Rocks hotel in the municipality of San Antonio.
Two ambulances immediately went to the emergency call, but they could not do anything to save the life of the ice hockey pearl. According to the BBCthe Civil Guard reported That Gary Kelly died in the early hours of Monday after falling from a balcony, and that his death was apparently accidental, although obviously the circumstances will be investigated.
The Dundee Stars are truly devastated to learn that Gary Kelly has tragically passed
away.We send our thoughts and condolences to Gary’s family, partner, and all his friends at this extremely difficult time.
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— Dundee Stars🏒🥅 (@DundeeStars) July 21, 2025
«We are shattered, beyond words. Our beautiful son has died. I have no words. We ask everyone to respect our privacy as a family while trying to cope with this tragic news. You will always be our son, Gary. That you sleep well, ”published Gary Kelly's family on social networks.
The Dundee Stars also showed his condolences and his support for the family: «All in the club, including players, personal, directive and owners, We are disconsolate by this tragic news. Gary was an enormously talented and charismatic person with a great future ahead. His loss will impact many in the ice hockey community and beyond. We will miss it. We respect and support the family's privacy application at this difficult time ».
It is the second death in two weeks of a British citizen in the same hotel, since another young Scottish named Evan Thompson, 26, died in similar circumstances Earlier this July. The British press informs that the establishment did several musical events after the death of two British in their facilities in just two weeks, something that greatly worries the hotel owners.
«We are deeply shocked and devastated for recent tragic incidents. Our priority is to support those already affected their loved ones during these incredibly difficult moments, and fully support the authorities in their investigations. The safety and well -being of our guests has been, and it will always be, our highest priority, ”said the hotel.
Whitley Warriors are devastated to learn of the tragic passing of former Warrior Gary Kelly, aged just 19.
Gary iced for Warriors on only a few occasions in the 2023-24 season but was a popular player in the dressing room despite the shortness of his time at Whitley. pic.twitter.com/or45yMvzRS
— Whitley Warriors (@WhitleyWarriors) July 21, 2025
We regret to share the tragic news that Gary Kelly has died at 19.
We, like the rest of the hockey community are devastated by this heartbreaking news and share our deepest sympathy to his friends and family. May he rest in peace 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/6LiSglVJKF
– Daalyihl (@ @Awilyeihl) July 21, 2025
