His fate had moved the whole rugby planet. On the initiative of his father, Nicolas Gigot, had received thousands of messages of support, from the most anonymous to the biggest names in rugby, including many Top 14 players. Messages that were to help the young Belgian pillar of Bourg- en-Bresse to win the terrible battle he fought at the La Croix-Rousse hospital in Lyon.
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Taken of discomfort last June 16 when resuming physical activity with his club, the 19-year-old player, victim of hyperthermia and dazzling hepatitis, had to be plunged into an artificial coma. An emergency liver transplant on June 18, Nicolas Gigot's state of health deteriorated two weeks later. Doctors were forced to amputate his right leg, then his left leg, which necrotized at the level of the thigh. Several times out of a coma, his vital prognosis remained always engaged. On July 14, victim of a hemorrhagic shock, he had to have hip surgery.
" His recent fight will have been in his image, full of courage and envy "
USBPA Bourg RugbyThe fight lasted more than a month. But, this Saturday, the Bressan club formalized the terrible news. Nicolas Gigot died on the night of Friday to Saturday after 32 days of suffering. "All the components of the USBPA Rugby, association and professional section, offer their sincere condolences to the family of Nicolas Gigot, Espoir des Violets player, who died during the night of Friday July 17 to Saturday July 18," said the club's press release. Nicolas will have marked the club by his communicative good humor, his abnegation on the ground and his will to progress. His recent fight has been in his image, full of courage and envy. The entire purple community shows his affection and compassion for his family, who can count on our support. ”
“The club also welcomes all the support initiatives, coming from amateur players, supporters of rugby or the biggest idols of our sport. This surge of solidarity was the ray of hope in this particular period, confirming that the values of rugby are still very much alive. We know that the rugby community will also support Nicolas' family to accompany them during this painful event. However, first of all, we kindly ask you to respect the mourning and the sorrow of those close to Nicolas. "
On social networks, many anonymous supporters, clubs of Top 14 and Pro D2, expressed their immense sadness.
⚫️⚫️ The Toulonnais Rugby Club sends its sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Nicolas Gigot. All our support for @ USBPA_Rugby, its players and managers. # NousSommesViolets
- RCT - RC Toulon (@RCTofficiel) July 18, 2020The editorial staff of Figaro / Sport24 expresses its sincere condolences to the family of Nicolas Gigot, to his teammates and to the Bourg-en-Bresse club. All our thoughts go out to his loved ones.
⚫️ We learned with great sadness of the death of young Nicolas Gigot, player of @ USBPA_Rugby after a long battle
All our condolences to his family, friends and relatives. pic.twitter.com/RHsefE0XZH
Very moved to learn of the death of Nicolas Gigot, young pillar of hopes for Bourg-en-Bresse.
My condolences to his family, loved ones, teammates, and to the whole club.
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