Croatian footballer, died of injury sustained in game (1983-2008).
Born October 21st, 1983 in Zadar.
Died April 3rd, 2008 at 24 years old in Zadar (brain death, traumatic brain injury). [ref]
When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche